Physicians for Social Responsibility presents the 3rd Annual a USATF sanctioned
and certified
5K Race/Walk followed by a Celebration of Youth Shoot Hoops
Not Guns, with La Salle basketball players Free “dog
and a drink” for youth 14 and under to support youth violence
prevention in Philadelphia was held on April 26,
2009 at La Salle
University
Mayor Michael Nutter, Honorary Chair State Representative Dwight Evans Monique Braxton, NBC 10, Emcee Celebration
of Youth
CLICK
HERE for the 2009 Legs Against Arms Race Results
Photos
from the 2009 Race/Walk!
As an outgrowth
of our commitment to eliminate the epidemic of youth violence in Philadelphia,
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is hosting Legs Against Arms,
a 5K Race/Walk, at La Salle University on April 26, 2009. We will
strengthen our legs while opposing illegal handguns in Philadelphia.
Individuals, families and teams are encouraged to participate as activists
and advocates for a future filled with hope, not harm. Trish McDermott
was murdered at 9th and Chestnut Streets in 2005 and her family wanted
a way to celebrate her life rather than her traumatic death. At LAA II
in 2008, Team Trish was formed in her memory. PSR and Team Trish
invite you to continue this tradition and get a team together to honor
and celebrate the life of a loved on lost to violence. Any proceeds
support PSR’s ongoing violence prevention initiatives. To read more
about Team Trish’s story from her daughter Angela Amarhanov, CLICK
HERE.
How can you increase your impact
at Legs Against Arms?
It’s easy!
CLICK
HERE to find a person or team’s online pledge page
CLICK
HERE to sponsor a child,
14 and under, to race for FREE at this event. A great way to get
involved if you cannot run yourself. Only $10 to sponsor one child!
All proceeds from the race benefit PSR’s
youth violence prevention programs.
Get
your official Legs Against Arms gear here!
CLICK
HERE to purchase a race t-shirt or “Striding Towards a Safer Philly”
green rubber bracelet.