Join Us for the 24th Annual Run For Tomorrow

By Frank Dreier, Rotarian

On Sunday morning, December 5th, 2021, the City of Weston will be the place to be for fun and friendly competitions. The Rotary Club of Weston and the City of Weston will present its 24th Annual Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Run for Tomorrow Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10K and 5K runs, and the 1 Mile Family Walk. Following the Runs and Walk, the Fun & Health Festival is opening to the public with many activities and the opportunity to win Get Fit Challenge prizes. Over the years, the Rotary Club's Run for Tomorrow has realized over $1,000,000 in proceeds for charities serving local needs, as well as humanitarian projects in other countries and polio eradication programs through The Rotary Foundation. "The Rotary Club of Weston is honored to have Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital return as our generous title sponsor for the 2021 Run for Tomorrow and Commission Cup Challenge," said Frank Dreier, Weston Rotarian and Run Chair. "The way the community keeps coming together for this event, year after year, is so rewarding. The sponsors, runners, City of Weston, volunteers, and families who turn out to enjoy the day may not realize the difference they're making by participating in the fun. But I can tell you; it's huge."

The Runs will start in front of Cypress Bay High School between 6:20 AM and 7:30 AM. All Run participants will receive a beautiful die-cast participation medal, a Dri-fit runner's shirt, and medals for the best runners. The 1 Mile Walk will begin around 8:30 AM. Participation is free and required to enter into the competition for the Commission Cup trophy by Weston's elementary schools. All registered kids will receive a Commission Cup T-Shirt.

In addition, the citizens of Weston are invited to join the "Get Fit Challenge" by participating in multiple fitness activities throughout the City of Weston. The challenge is to collect 1 Million Get Fit minutes starting November 6th until the Fun & Health Festival on December 5th. All participants will enter into the Get Fit Challenge raffle. For more event details and registration for the Runs, the Commission Cup, and the Get Fit Challenge, visit westonrotaryrun.com. "There is something for everyone at our festival events," added Jesus Sanchez, fellow Rotarian and Co-chair. "Friends, Families, and children will be welcomed by many booths with fun & health activities and raffles for great prizes. Kids can help their elementary schools compete for the Commission Cup by joining the 1 Mile walk and completing a minimum number of activities. Their school may win a $1,000 cash prize. You won't want to miss this family-friendly event that has become a Weston holiday season tradition while being for a great cause and helping many people in need."

The Run for Tomorrow is the oldest, largest, most successful health and wellness event in Weston. Several generous sponsors stepped up, including Diamond Sponsors DynaServ and UKG and Platinum Sponsors Dr. Jaffer Foundation, with many more signed up since. If you or your company are interested in participating in this premier community event, contact sponsorships@ rotaryrunfortomorrow.com for more information on available sponsorship opportunities. Everyone is invited, so join us on December 5th and make a difference for many tomorrows to come.

The City of Weston Mayor, Margaret “Peggy”Brown (center); Commissioner Chris Eddy (left); and Commissioner Henry Mead (right)

The City of Weston Mayor, Margaret “Peggy”Brown, (speaker); Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Administrative Director of

Community Relations, Milin Espino (2nd right); and Rotary Club of Weston Run For Tomorrow Chair, Frank Dreier (right) ▸ The Rotary Club of Weston meets weekly at 7:30 AM on Thursdays at The Club at Weston Hills and via ZOOM and Facebook Live. Visit www.westonrotary.com to learn more

The City of Weston, The Rotary Club of Weston, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital team up again for the 24th Annual Rotary Run For Tomorrow.

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Surgical Oncology & Pancreatic Surgical Oncology

Specializing in Cancer of the Pancreas, Liver, GI Tract, Sarcoma, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Melanoma. Laparoscopic and Image Guided Cancer Surgery, IRE/NanoKnife for NonResectable Pancreatic and Liver Cancer.

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Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O.

Diplomate American Board of Surgery Diplomate, Society of Surgical Oncology Former Medical Director & Memorial Cancer Center Medical Director, Atlas Oncology: Institute for Pancreatic Cancer IRE/NanoKnife Ablation

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