Here's an event announcement we received from the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project :
Join us for a great morning in Prospect Park while supporting the critical work of the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) and honoring the memory Liz Padilla, an extraordinary young attorney.
Liz Padilla
3rd Annual Liz Padilla Memorial 5K
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Prospect Park, Brooklyn - Bartel Pritchard Square
(15th Street and Prospect Park West)
Race begins at 10:00 am. Registration from 8:00 to 9:30 am.
Online registration closes Friday, September 19th
click here to register now: Register for the Liz Padilla Memorial 5K!
Jet Away on JetBlue Airways! Win Two Tickets to fly to any of JetBlue destinations when you create a fundraising page . After you register for the race (or if you just want to help raise additional funds) click on the Donate Now link and create your own fundraising page. Invite your friends, family and co-workers to donate via your invitation to the Liz Padilla Memorial 5K. The individual who raises the most money will win two roundtrip tickets on JetBlue Airways! Liz approached each day with excitement, eagerly seeking opportunities to give back to her community. Creating your own fundraising page helps raise additional funds for the VLP in Liz's memory. These funds provides legal services to the poorest residents of Brooklyn whom are not able to financially afford quality service, individuals Liz undoubtedly stood by.
Please check out the attached registration flier for more information about Liz, her legacy, and the VLP.
Feel free pass along to anyone who might be interested in participating!
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 21st!