9th annual Comcast Business Waterfored 5K at Blue Lagoon Race Expected to Raise $30,000 for Communities in Schools of Miami-Dade

  

Elizabeth Mejia

MIAMI, FL — Billed as the largest family-friendly, networking event in the Southeast the 9th Annual Comcast Business Waterford 5K at Blue Lagoon, Presented by The South Florida BMW Centers is produced by Taylor & Mathis and TeamFootWorks.

The sanctioned 5K race (3.1 miles) will wind its way through Waterford at Blue Lagoon Office Park on Friday, November 6, beginning at 6:45 p.m., and will benefit Communities in Schools Miami-Dade. 

The event course opens at 3 pm with an Electric Edition after party immediately following.

The event is anticipated to include more than 3,000 race participants, over 65 corporate sponsors, and has contributed nearly $190,000 to benefit Miami Children’s Hospital, Public Schools of Miami-Dade & Broward counties and more.

The event will donate 100 percent of its proceeds to charitable causes. This year’s primary beneficiary is Communities in Schools of Miami-Dade, an affiliate of the nation's largest and most effective dropout prevention organization.

"We are so excited to have been selected as the beneficiary of the Comcast Business Waterford 5K Race, Presented by The South Florida BMW Centers", shared Elizabeth Mejia CEO of Communities In Schools of Miami. 

“The funds raised by the Event, Taylor & Mathis and all of the participants will help us achieve our mission of keeping students in schools and preparing them for life. 

“Over 20,000 students in Miami-Dade will be provided free tutoring, mentoring, counseling and life skills programs thanks to the generosity of all the Comcast Business Waterford 5K participants.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Peter Romero – Event Organizer

Senior Property Manager

TAYLOR&MATHIS of Florida, LLC

5805 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 440

Miami, Florida  33126

Ph:    305-267-8062

email: promero@taylormathis.com