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Sallarulo’s Race for Champions – Celebrating the Champions in All of Us, Nov. 5
On Saturday November 5 at 8:00 am, Special Olympics athletes, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will grace the campus of Nova Southeastern University, to run alongside members of the community in the 11th annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk. This USATF certified race will showcase everyone participating as equals. There will also be a Carnival of Champions celebrating everyone’s accomplishments and honoring Special Olympics Athletes of Broward County.
In Broward County, these 4200 plus athletes are active on a year round basis, participating in 23 different sports. Through sports training and competition, athletes develop physically, socially and psychologically. In Broward County alone, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are between 44,162 and 52,994 residents with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics strives to reach as many of these individuals as possible. This race is one way that Special Olympics fund these growing programs for its athletes. All proceeds of the event will benefit Special Olympics Florida – Broward County.
Registration is available online at www.sallarulosraceforchampions.org. The event is free for students and faculty, participants can also form teams, which is strongly encouraged. All registrants will receive a free t-shirt, gift bag, and medal and enjoy post-event refreshments and entertainment at the Carnival of Champions. Medals are also given for the fastest runner by age and gender.
Race founder Paul Sallarulo states “This race has been the major funding source for the Special Olympics Program which serves more and more athletes with special challenges every year. We want everyone to join us for breakfast and lunch, enjoy the entertainment and special guests and see the accomplishments of our Special Olympics athletes.”