Brookhaven Police Department’s ‘Hot Pursuit’ will aid Shop With a Badge Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, Aug. 13, 2019 – The public is invited to join the Brookhaven Police Department in its annual Hot Pursuit and Glow Run race and help make a difference in a child’s life. The race takes place Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Murphey Candler Park, 1551 W. Nancy Creek Drive.

The sixth annual race, now in its third year as a nighttime Glow Run, has raised thousands of dollars for the Police Department’s Shop With a Badge initiative. All funds raised through race registration fees, donations, and corporate sponsorships will be divided up equally amongst Brookhaven’s underprivileged children to use at Target.  The children will be escorted by participating police officers, sheriff's deputies, troopers, and various other first responders to pick out much needed items and maybe a toy or two. 

“We are always so grateful for Brookhaven resident’s participation in this event,” said BPD Officer Carlos Nino. “It’s very important for our community to participate in this great annual event as it makes our Shop With a Badge initiative a reality,” said Officer Carlos Nino. “Last year we were able to take 79 children shopping.”

Participants can register for a 5K run or 1K walk, and children ages 6 and under are invited to a free Tot Trot. All who participate will receive a finisher medal that glows in the dark. The race and walk are running stroller and pet friendly. Music, photo booths, and glow paint, rings, bracelets and sticks will be part of the fun.

To sponsor the event or make a donation, contact Officer Carlos Nino at Carlos.Nino@brookhavenga.gov.

For more information or to register, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2019/23270/2019-hot-pursuit-glow-run-5k-and-tot-trot.

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Media Contacts:

Officer Carlos Nino                                                             Ann Marie Quill
Brookhaven Police Department                                       Communications Manager
404-637-0704                                                                      404-637-0508
Carlos.Nino@BrookhavenGA.gov                                  AnnMarie.Quill@BrookhavenGA.gov">  AnnMarie.Quill@BrookhavenGA.gov