Approximately 250 runners hit the pavement at the inaugural Be the Light nighttime run/walk on Saturday, August 30. One hundred percent of the proceeds went to benefit A Light of Hope, a Santa Clarita non-profit addiction support center dedicated to 14-26 year olds and their parents. The event raised over $10,000 for the center. The 5K began at sunset and runners followed the San Francisquito Creek Trail.
“Addiction is a reality in our community, and proceeds from the 5K event will go a long way toward aiding ‘A Light of Hope’ in its mission to provide support for local families in crisis,” said A Light of Hope President Tim Traurig. “We’ve already received an outpouring of support for the event. Firefighters and law enforcement professionals stepped forward to offer first aid and security, and groups of individuals have pledged to volunteer. It’s really an example of everything that makes Santa Clarita so special.”
For more information about A Light of Hope, visit http://alightofhopescv.org. 