2011 Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton
The sixth annual Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run took place on a perfect summer morning with record-setting attendance. Mark your calendars now for August 25, 2012 for the 7th annual event celebrating life and family.
Register Online (via Active.com)
Tax Deductible Donation: Online via ActiveGiving | by Mail
2011 Charities
Each year, Officer Silvera's family takes great care in selecting charitable organizations to benefit from the run. All net proceeds raised from the run, donations and activities go directly to each of the following organizations in 2011.
Minnesota Concerns of Police Survivors
www.mncops.org
Kids Against Hunger
www.kidsagainsthunger.org
2011 Sponsors | Interested in sponsoring?
We are thankful for each sponsor that supports the Shawn Silvera Memorial Run. This year we are honored to have the support of many, and thank the following sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
www.dpd-info.com
www.premierphysique.com
www.rightfitrunning.com
If you or someone you know might be interested in a tax deductible donation or sponsorship opportunity, we invite you to contact us for more information.
Photos courtesy of Lisa Slotsve Photography.
- 7:00-9:15 am Registration and check-in
- 7:45 am registration closes for 5K
- 8:30 am registration closes for Family Fun Walk
- 9:15 am registration closes for kids Daisy Dash
- 8:00 am 5K Run
- 8:45 am 2K Family Walk
- 9:15 am 5K Awards ceremony, raffle drawings and silent auction winner announcements
- 9:30 am Daisy Dash Kids Fun Run
Fourth Annual Public Safety Challenge | View additional information
This year's event had 13 participating Public Safety Challenge teams from around the metro area. Congratulations to the top finishing teams:
First Place: New Brighton Department of Public Safety
Second Place: The Blue Dakotas
Third Place: Blaine Police Department
Each year, the winning team receives special Public Safety Challenge commemorative dry-fit shirts, and has their team name engraved on the traveling trophy.
2011 Public Safety Challenge Winners - New Brighton
To participate, simply fill out the entry (online or paper) and include your team name. If you choose to wait until race day registration, or decide at a later date to become a part of a team, you are able to add your team on race day. Police Explorer teams are welcome to participate. For more information about the Public Safety Challenge, please visit here where you can not only get answers to questions, but view past winning teams
Women's 5k Training Club | Visit www.momsontherun.com
Are you a woman who has never run a 5k? Or perhaps you are a veteran runner who is looking for a group with whom you can train? All levels are welcome!
Each year, the Shawn Silvera Memorial Run is honored to be an annual Moms On The Run tradition. With ten Twin Cities locations available, today is a great day to start training with Moms On The Run!
Volunteers | Interested in Volunteering?
Each year we are amazed by the growing number of runners and families that participate in the Shawn Silvera Memorial Run. We rely heavily on assistance of volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering, we thank you and ask you to contact us. There are opportunities before the event and of course on race day.
Donations
Each year we are asked about financial donations, many times by those who may not be able or available to participate. Tax deductible donations are accepted and appreciated. If you are interested in donations, you can do so by downloading the entry form and simply include a note indicating the amount included is a donation. If you would like to make a donation online, you may do so by visiting Active.com.