Event Description
IT's the season of giving! This holiday season, lace up your running shoes and let's stride for technology education! This 5K run/walk will create awareness while also supporting raising funds for the The Next IT Girl, empowering the next generation of tech leaders! Your support helps us introduce and mentor young women of color ages 8-22 nationwide to pursue technology-related careers. Proceeds support our exposure programs and our annual summer camp the 'IT Girl' Summer Series.
🏃♀️🔗 Join our Virtual 5K and run for a cause that's changing the face of tech! 💻
📚 Tech the Halls Virtual 5K - Run for Education! 🏁🎓
🌟 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: November 28, 2023 - January 2, 2024
⏰ Time: Anytime, Anywhere - Run, walk at your own pace!
How to Get Involved:
1️⃣ Register: Whether a solo or group effort, we can't wait for you to join us! Open to men, women, and kids of all ages.
2️⃣ Tech-themed: Showcase your unique tech style. Get creative with your running gear! Show off your favorite running tech gadgets, print out your bib, coding shirts, or anything that screams "techie"! We want to see it!
3️⃣ Run or Walk: Choose your route, whether it's a treadmill, your neighborhood or a local park! Your 5K must be completed between November 28, 2023 - January 2, 2024
4️⃣ Share Your Tech Run: Submit your time, route results on the website
🚀 Why Run for Tech Education?
- Empower Young Minds: Proceeds support The Next IT Girl's mission to provide tech education programs to communities to aspire young women African-American, Black, and of color.
- Promote Health and Knowledge: Combine the benefits of running with the importance of tech literacy.
- Win Awesome Tech Prizes: We're giving away awesome prizes to the top 3 finishers!
💡 Tech-Tacular Fundraising Goal: Help us reach our target of $20,000 to equip more young minds with the introduction of technology concepts!
🎉 Virtual Finish Line Celebration: Join us online post-run for a virtual celebration! We'll announce winners, share tech success stories, and toast to a future filled with possibilities.
🌐 Ready to Race? Register now for the Tech the Halls Virtual 5K and help us make a difference in the lives of aspiring technologists! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💻✨
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