Jan

MELISSA RIVERS AND OUR HOUSE GRIEF SUPPORT CENTER HOST

6^th ANNUAL RUN FOR HOPE ON SUNDAY APRIL 26

WHAT: OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, one of the most respected non-profit grief centers

in the nation, will host its sixth Annual Run For Hope 5K Festival on Sunday, April 26 at the West Los Angeles Civic Center & Bandshell. The Run For Hope is the only event of its kind–a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring the memory of loved ones who have died. This year’s presenting sponsors are The Hollander Family and Best Friends Animal Society. The Run For Hope is rooted deeply in the community with an expected attendance of over 1,500 participants who have pledged to raise over $350,000 dollars benefitting children and adults needing grief support.

WHO: 1,500 OUR HOUSE Supporters & Race Participants; OUR HOUSE’s spokesperson Melissa Rivers, OUR HOUSE representatives as well as local community leaders. Past participations include Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin of the 11th District.

WHEN: Sunday, April 26, 2015

7:30am In-Memory Walk (adults only)

9:00am 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Run

10:00 am Closing Ceremony including awards presentation

8:30am-12:00pm Kid Zone + Festival

WHERE: West Los Angeles Civic Center & Bandshell 1645 Corinth Ave. LA 90025

VISUAL OPPORTUNITES:

7:20am: In-Memory Walk Opening Comments by Fredda Wasserman, Clinical Director of Adult

Programs and Education

7:30am: In-Memory Walk

8:50am: Opening Remarks by Michele Prince, Executive Director

9:00am: 5K Run/ Walk Kick Off