CT Non-Profit Targets Diaper Need with 1st Annual 5K

Diaper need is the struggle for parents to provide what a baby needs to stay clean and dry. In 2010, Huggies commissioned a study that found 1 in 3 American moms have had to decide between buying diapers and buying groceries. Many of these moms have to clean and re-use soiled diapers. Connecticut Partnership for Children, a Seymour-based nonprofit, is targeting the problem of diaper need & trying to raise diaper need awareness through the 1st Annual Diaper Dash 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk. 

The Diaper Dash 5K will take place on Saturday, May 31st. Check-in begins at 7:30am, the Kids' Fun Run will take place at 8:30am, and the 5K starts at9:00am. The race begins and ends on Seymour High School property, on a certified course that takes participants through the neighborhoods near the school. All participants will be timed. Registration is $30 through May 29th, and $40 on race day. Participants are encouraged to register in teams of five or more, although this is not required. Name your team something creative! Show team spirit with funny hats, shoelaces, etc! The first 250 participants to register will receive a goody bag. Dry-wick tee shirts are now available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

At the event, the staff will be hosting a Stuff-A-Truck of Diapers- participants are encouraged to bring a package of diapers or wipes to help stuff the truck. All donations go directly to The Valley Diaper Bank, which assists low-income families throughout the state of Connecticut. One of the event's Silver Sponsors, Naugatuck Valley Savings & Loan will be running a water stop along the race route. Tina Marie Photography will be taking pictures of the event and the participants. After the race, there will be fresh fruit and other items provided by our Gold Sponsor, Stop & Shop in Seymour. DJ Reggie B will be playing music for participants to enjoy. Prizes will be given for the top participants by age bracket, and the top male and female overall.

After the event ends, Hot Tamale in Seymour, will be hosting the official Post-Race Party. All registered participants are invited to attend for appetizers and discounted beverages! 

Do YOU want to HELP raise diaper need awareness and make a difference right here in Connecticut? REGISTER TODAY! There are tons of great incentives being offered for registering- information is posted daily on the event Facebook Page. For more information, or to register, visit www.TheDiaperDash5K.comor call Connecticut Partnership for Children (203) 881-1804. Paper/Mail-in registration is available.