The dash will consist of either a 5K run, a 1-mile walk or a walk with the Sound Tigers mascot Storm.
“We’re very proud to be partnering with the CT Challenge for our 5K Tiger Dash,” Sound Tigers President Howard Saffan says. “They have done so much for our region and for cancer survivors throughout the state. It was a no-brainer to team up with them for this great event. We intend to sponsor the 5K Tiger Dash annually.”
All participants will receive a welcome bag with a short-sleeve dry-fit shirt and a ticket to that day’s game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at 3 p.m. A portion of the proceeds for the event will benefit CT Challenge.
“We are very grateful to the Sound Tigers for coming out in support of cancer survivors with such a great event,” CT Challenge Co-Founder, President and cancer survivor Jeff Keith says. “It is a strong statement of their commitment to this exploding demographic.
“The Tiger Dash and the game that follows at 3 p.m. are a great fit with our mission to celebrate cancer survivors and inspire them to reclaim their lives after cancer through motivational exercise, nutrition and community-building support programs,” Keith continued.
Check in for the event will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and the event will commence at 12:30 p.m. Sign-up is $35 for adults and $25 for kids. To register for the event, go to soundtigers.com. For more about CT Challenge, which seeks to empower cancer survivors through programs, head over to ctchallenge.org.
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers play home games at Webster Bank Arena. For further information, contact the team's office at 203-334-4625 or e-mail customerservice@soundtigers.com or log on to soundtigers.com.
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