The epidemic of gun violence in the nation is considered by many to be a public health issue. Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is an organization of physicians committed to eliminating the epidemic of youth violence in Philadelphia. As an outgrowth of that commitment, PSR is hosting the second annual Legs Against Arms 5K Race/Walk, one mile Fun Race/Walk at Saint Joseph’s University and the surrounding community on April 13, 2008. The Wynnefleld Residents Association is one of many organizations partnering in this event on April 13, 2008.
PSR hopes to begin to change the social norms in Philadelphia that celebrate violence. Hopefully, Legs Against Arms will encourage youth and adults to come together to strengthen their legs as they send a clear message opposing arms in Philadelphia. Proceeds will support PSR’s on-going work to build respect between individuals in our local and global communities. |
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As part of the day’s activities, PSR will also conduct a poetry contest
“Poems for Peace” for students in grades 7 through 12. Contestants should submit their original poem of 100 words or less about stopping the violence and creating peace. Finally, entries have already been submitted for a Peace Poster contest. The winning poster will be awarded a cash prize and the design will be incorporated into the T shirts for the Legs against Arms Race! Walk. Come out and join WRA and PSR for a fun day.
Date: April 13, 2008
Place: Saint Josephs University
Time: 7:00am Race Registration Opens;
FREE for youth 14 & under
(15 over pay registration fee)
8:30am Race Start Time
10 am Celebration of Youth: Mu- |
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sic, dance and poetry FREE for everyone
8am - 12:30pm Peace Festival: Educational venues for participants, family and friends FREE for everyone For more information visit info@legsaqainstarms.org or phone 215-765-8703. For Race registration information
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The Overbrook High School Alumni Association (OSHAA) will host its 7th annual Golf Classic and Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on May 19, 2008, at the Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia. Proceeds will benefit the Sam Cozen Scholarship Fund which provides college scholarships to deserving Overbrook High School (OHS) college bound seniors.
The Golf Classic kicks off with lunch and tournament registration at 11 a.m. followed by a noon shotgun start.
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very deserving alumni into the OHS Hall of Fame at an awards banquet dinner. (This year’s inductees are still being determined). The dinner will begin at 7:15 p.m. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
Golf Classic:
 Individual Golfer $180 (includes golf, cart, lunch, banquet dinner and
prizes); Hole Sponsor
$230.00 (includes 1 golfer, cart, lunch, dinner and
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prizes, and name on hole) Hole Sponsor (no golf) $100; Orange & Black Sponsor (includes 4 each, golf, cart, lunch, dinner, name on hole and prizes) Banquet Dinner: $50 (for non-members), $45 (for alumni association members).
For ticket information, contact the following OHS Alums: Gene Levin at (215) 885-7742 ext. lior glevin@montgomerybenefits.com, Howie Horenstein (609) 383-0800, ext. 16 and Richard Nelson (215) 424-5567.
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