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Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City, 1800 E. 8th Ave.
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Be a Hero by Running in the 2014 Race for Sight

The 13th annual Race for Sight is inviting runners to wear their favorite superhero attire and sprint, run or walk through Historic Ybor City. By attending the Race for Sight, runners will help fund research and foundation efforts that are helping give the gift of sight to people worldwide. The Race for Sight will include a 5k run, a 1-mile walk as well as an awards ceremony with trophies going to the top male and female competitors. Groups and corporate teams are also encouraged to participate. Those wearing their best hero outfits will also be recognized.

 

WHEN:                

Saturday, April 5, 2014

·         Registration pick-up from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

·         5K and 1-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m.

·         Awards and celebration at 9:00 a.m.

 

WHERE:              

Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City

1800 E. 8th Ave.

Tampa, Fla. 33605

 

REGISTER:          

Sign up at our active.com event page. The participation fee is $25 for individuals and $15 for groups.

 

About the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research (LEITR)

The Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research, Inc., (LEITR) is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to the recovery, evaluation and distribution of eye tissue for transplantation, research and education. LEITR's Eye Bank, located in Tampa, Fla., is the only combined eye bank and ocular research center in the world.  Since its inception, it has brought the "Gift of Sight" to more than 60,000 men, women and children worldwide. For more information, visit www.lionseyeinstitute.org.