February 09, 2017 | Burlington County Times online article | Article.pdf

On Saturday morning, people across 33 cities in 10 states will participate in the ninth annual Cupid’s Chase 5K run, presented by Community Options Inc.

Locally the event will be held at Strawbridge Lake Park, 231 Haines Drive, Moorestown, where the race will start at 10 a.m. and registration will begin at 8 a.m.

Participants may receive a shirt labeled Available or Unavailable to wear for the race, to signal to others whether they are single on this Valentine’s Day. Runners also will receive a finisher medal, a goody bag and refreshments.

Community Options is a national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment support to people with disabilities. Every year, Community Options holds a 5K to raise money to help support individuals with disabilities in their local communities.

In the last three years, Community Options raised over $700,000, with nearly 5,000 runners in attendance across the country in 2016.

The 5K registration fee is $30 through Friday and $40 at the race.

For more information or to register for the event visit cupidschase.org or Cupid’s Chase on Facebook.

For over 25 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment programs for people with disabilities – serving thousands of people through 39 offices across 11 states.

Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination.

For more information go to comop.org and to follow along with the ComOpCares campaign they can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.