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Live Like Jake Foundation Announces

New Date For 5K Run/Walk In Jupiter

Sixth Annual Event Will Raise kids’ zone filled with activities for children of all ages. are a leading cause of injury
“We are excited to once again host this event,” said Keri
Awareness About Childhood Morrison, executive director of the foundation, and mother to death for young children ages
1 to 14, and three children
Drowning Prevention Jake Morrison. “Drowning prevention classes are something die every day as a result of
drowning. In 2019, the race had
that literally cannot wait. We need to raise money, award
In light of the pandemic, Live Like Jake Foundation has scholarships, and help prepare children with water safety nearly 1,600 participants and
rescheduled their annual 5K event for August 29, 2020 in skills.” over 80 sponsors. The Morrisons
Abacoa Town Center, Jupiter, Florida. The sixth annual Live Live Like Jake Foundation was created after the tragic have two daughters: Julia, age 6,
Like Jake 5K Run/Walk was originally scheduled to take place drowning death of Jake Morrison at the age of 2 years, 10 and Josie, age 4. Keri says both
on Saturday, May 9. months while on vacation. His parents, Keri and Roarke graduated from their ISR lessons and now swim like fish. They
Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) is once again the event’s Morrison, created the foundation to raise awareness for encourage all parents to get ISR lessons for their children as
Lifesaver Sponsor and the parents and younger siblings of childhood drowning prevention. Live Like Jake provides soon as possible.
Jake Morrison will honor his life by raising awareness for the self-rescue swim lesson scholarships for those who cannot Since the foundation was created, more than 1,800 ISR self-
prevention of childhood drowning. afford them as well as emotional and financial assistance for rescue swim lesson scholarships have been awarded. “Without
The walk will begin at 7 a.m. (registration opens at 6 a.m.) families who have lost a loved one or have a child with critical the support of our local community, this work would not be
and will feature a timed 5K run, 5K walk, 1 mile memorial care needs. possible. Together, with multiple layers of safety and survival
walk and kids’ fun run. In addition, attendees can visit the According to the Centers for Disease Control, drownings swim lessons, we can save lives,” continued Morrison.
If you go:
APOA UPdAte Where: Abacoa Town Center, 1260 University Blvd, Jupiter,
FL 33458
When: Aug. 29
Abacoa POA Meeting Notices Schedule:
6 a.m. Race day registration opens
7 a.m. Timed 5K Run and 5K Walk
Official notification is posted via the bulletin board outside the Abacoa POA office as well as the www.Abacoa. 7:45 a.m. Jake’s Mile – 1 mile memorial walk
com Web site. Members may now download Abacoa POA agendas and minutes from our Web site. 8:15 a.m. free Kids’ Fun Run (100 yard dash with medals
given out to all children)
Notice of Abacoa Board of Directors Meeting – July 21, 11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Awards for 5K age group winners (Note: only 5K
Notice of Monthly Abacoa POA Community Architect (CAC) Meeting – Fourth Tuesday – See agenda for runners are chip-timed)
posted time. 8 to 10 a.m. free Kids’ Zone
**All Abacoa POA meetings to be held at the offices of the Abacoa POA, 1200 University Blvd., Suite 102 unless Registration:
otherwise posted. All agendas, as well as approved minutes, will be available at www.abacoa.com. raceentry.com/live-like-jake-5k-runwalk/race-information
For more event details, visit livelikejake5k.com/event-
Articles herein are the creation of the individual writers, and do not express the opinion of the APOA. By printing an details/. Sponsorships, “sleep in” donations, and team
article herein, the APOA is not endorsing the writer, the article’s content, or any business referred to therein. The APOA fundraising opportunities are available. For information
will not be responsible for errors contained in, or related to, articles. about the event or the 501(c)(3) foundation, please email
Keri Morrison, founder of Live Like Jake Foundation, at
livelikejake@gmail.com or call (561) 441-7611. Donations
may also be mailed directly to the foundation at P.O. Box
31652, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420.
About The Live Like Jake Foundation
Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke
Morrison, our foundation’s mission is to raise awareness
for drowning prevention and help other families who have
lost a loved one or have a child with critical care needs. We
achieve this by providing survival swim lesson scholarships to
those who cannot afford them and also by providing financial
assistance to those families who have lost a loved one or have
a child with critical care needs. Visit livelikejake.com and
facebook.com/livelikejake.

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