5 Mile Race Against Racism
Published February 24, 2012
Race Against Racism during the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County’s 5 mile run on April 28th.
One of the dirtiest words has a few more than four letters.
Racism is something almost everyone experiences at some point in their life, and that is unacceptable.
The YWCA tagline – eliminating racism and empowering women – emphasizes our desire to teach everyone about the need for equality. Equality is more than tolerance. We should not just “tolerate” those who are different than us, we must learn to appreciate their differences and acknowledge how a diverse society makes a better society.
Our racial justice programs are free to the public, but the YWCA does incur some costs. To help offset these costs, and hopefully grow our educational opportunities, the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County joins other YWs in Pennsylvania in hosting a Race Against Racism.
Proceeds from this 5-mile race, scheduled for April 28, 2012, benefit all of these programs. As you run through the beautiful Cumberland Township countryside, you can think how you are helping all of those who have experienced these terrible injustices.
First and second place awards are presented to men and women in the following age categories: Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older.
For more information on the Race Against Racism, contact Alex J. Hayes at ahayes@ywcagettysburg.org or 717-334-9171, ext. 116.
Register now here.
