Although the Sixth Annual Live Like Jake 5K Virtual Run/Walk looked different this year, an amazing 750 virtual participants from around the nation and a huge number of generous sponsors came together in support of childhood drowning prevention.
Originally set for May, the rescheduled annual event was a success thanks to technology and raised more than $50,000 for the nonprofit.
Event organizers encouraged participants to tune in via social media for announcements before they took to their neighborhoods to run or walk the 5K. Though participants could not be together in person, they could still do their walk “together” virtually to support the organization’s efforts.
The Live Like Jake Foundation was created in 2013 after Jake Morrison died in a drowning accident a couple months before his third birthday. His Palm Beach Gardens family created the foundation and has been working nonstop ever since to raise awareness and award scholarships to prevent childhood drowning.
“Drowning knows no season and doesn’t discriminate,” says Keri Morrison, race director, founder and Jake’s mom. “We’re thankful for the generous support of our sponsors and participants who help us by continuing to share the importance of water safety and establishing multiple layers of drowning protection. Working together, we can end this epidemic.”
Live Like Jake provides ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships for those who cannot afford them as well as emotional and financial assistance for families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs.
For more information, call 561-441-7611 or visit livelikejake.com.