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Splash ‘n’ Dash for Norton Children’s Hospital

With summer in full swing, it’s time to fi nd fun ways to beat the heat. A day at the pool is great, but what if there was a way to add purpose to your play? The Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run invites fun-seekers of all ages to race through obstacle-fi lled courses. All are welcome to join the 5K or family-friendly 1K course. The choice of dash is yours, but all roads lead to splash! Navigate puddles, bubbles, super soakers and more as you stay cool in the splash zones. You can even choose to run the 5K course competitively, complete with timed results and medals for top fi nishers. This year’s Splash ‘n’ Dash will take place in a new location! On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 6, E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park becomes the new home of the splash zones. In addition to the race courses, you can enjoy the “Just For Kids” Zone. This interactive space will feature infl atable slides, obstacles, water games, music, food and beverages, plus our furry friends from Norton Healthcare’s Heel, Dog, Heal facility dog team. “My kids ask about Splash ‘n’ Dash every summer” said Jennifer Oxley, an event captain and fundraiser. “The whole family gets active together, the kids have a ball with the water obstacles, and on top of that, we get to make a difference in the community.” All proceeds from Splash ‘n’ Dash support the more than 215,000 kids who receive care at a Norton Children’s facility each year. That means your contributions help provide programs, equipment, facilities, research, advocacy and education to the children of our community. Since the Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run began in 2015, the event has raised over $250,000 to support kids in need! When you register to participate in Splash ‘n’ Dash, you even have the option to designate how you would like your contribution to be used. So whether your family has a special connection to a particular department or specialty, or you simply want to support the area of greatest need, Splash ‘n’ Dash has you covered. This event has something for everyone. Set a new personal record on the competitive 5K course. Make lasting memories on a family fun run. Raise the bar for summer splashing. The best part is, any way you choose to splash or dash gives back in support of our community!

JOIN THE FUN!

Registration for the Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run is available now and will remain open up until Aug. 6, 2022. Visit SplashNDash5K.org to sign up you for a soaking good time for you and your family! Pricing ranges from free for kids ages 4 and younger to $35 for the competitive 5K race. Register by Aug. 1 to guarantee you’ll receive an event T-shirt. Fundraising is not required to participate, but all contributions are greatly appreciated. Organizers have set a goal to welcome over 1,000 participants, but they need your help! Consider signing up to race or making a donation to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. We hope to see you splashing and dashing for the kids!

Use promo code TOPS22 for 20% off your online reservation at SplashNDash5K.org.