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Eighth Annual Live Like Jake 5K Raises Over $75,000 For

Drowning Prevention During National Water Safety Month

Over 500 Participants Joined Together In
Person To Raise Funds For Infant Self-
Rescue Swim Lessons And Struggling
Families Who Have Lost A Child Or Have
Critical Care Needs
Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the
memory of Jake Roarke Morrison, held its signature
event, the Live Like Jake 5K on May 14, in beautiful
Riverbend Park, Jupiter. Participants included 500 in-
person runners, including families who had lost a child
from drowning, Infant Self Rescue (ISR) instructors, and
supporters enjoyed the beautiful morning while raising Live Like Jake Founder and
funds to provide scholarships for ISR swim lessons, and President, Keri Morrison with
for families who have lost a child or have critical care daughter, Josie Morrison.
needs. Photo by Elizabeth Dashiell Runners line up for the start of the Live Like Jake Annual 5K. Photo by Elizabeth Dashiell
The day included children’s activities of face painting,
games, hula-hoop challenges and more. The ceremony
began with a reading of the names of children who lost
their life to a drowning, and then a welcoming to the
foundation’s latest ISR instructor scholarship recipients.
“We are so appreciative of the contributions from
our participants, sponsors, volunteers, and year-round
supporters of Live Like Jake,” said Live Like Jake
Founder, Keri Morrison. “The foundation has provided

Eighth Annual Live Like Jake 5K on page 10

Live Like Jake 5K memorial to victims of drowning in whose The H.E.W. Group wins “largest team” award during the Annual Live Like Jake 5K. Teams wore T-shirts honoring the life
memory participants raced. Photo by Sivon Tal of a child lost to drowning during the Live Like Jake 5K. Photo by Elizabeth Dashiell

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