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DHSS Press Release

Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary
Jill Fredel, Director of Communications
302-255-9047, Pager 302-357-7498
Email: jill.fredel@delaware.gov

Date: September 26, 2018
DHSS-09-2018

MEDIA ADVISORY: MEDIA ADVISORY: GOVERNOR'S CUP 5K RUN/WALK TO BE HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 IN DOVER

WHO:	Governor John Carney Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Division of Public Health, DHSS
WHAT:	Governor's Cup Run/Walk 5K race and 1 mile non-competitive walk, with pre-race health fair.
WHEN:	Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - Pre-event with health fair and race number pick-up 11:45 a.m. - Welcoming remarks 12:00 p.m. - Competitive 5K Run starts 12:01 p.m. - Competitive 5K Walk starts 12:05 p.m. - Non-competitive 1-mile Fun Walk starts 1:00 p.m. - Awards and refreshments In the event of rain, the event will take place at 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
WHERE:	Governor's Residence at Woodburn 151 Kings Highway Dover, DE 19901 As a result of the races, Kings Highway between Reed Street and Division Street will be closed to through traffic from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Division Street between State Street and Park Drive will be temporarily closed from 11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
WHY:	The fun-filled annual event promotes the importance of physical activity and wellness among State of Delaware employees, pensioners, and faculty and staff from all public school districts and charter schools. An off-site option allows those who cannot attend the events to participate from other locations and accumulate 6,400 steps, roughly the equivalent of a 5K, by walking, jogging, or running. The Food Bank of Delaware will be on site to collect nonperishable food for Delawareans in need.
QUESTIONS:	302-744-4704

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

MEDIA ADVISORY: MEDIA ADVISORY: GOVERNOR'S CUP 5K RUN/WALK TO BE HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 IN DOVER

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