Duck Day 5K and 1mile Quack, Waddle, and Run

STEPS Family Resource Center announces the 2nd Annual Quack, Waddle & Run - a 5k time/chipped race and 1-mile Family Fun-Run!

Saturday, September 25th, "STEPS 7th Annual DUCK DAY" will host its second 5k and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk at Ben Geren park in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The 5k race will be chipped and timed by JAYMAX Race Timing Service, and begins at 8:00am.  Registration will begin at 7am.  The 5k registration Early Registration fee of $25 includes an event t-shirt and goodie-bag (must register by September 11th to guarantee a t-shirt), after September 11th the Registration fee is $30. For the 5K Kids 5 and under is free.  The 1-mile fun run is $15 and children 5 and under can participate for free!  Proceeds from the event will support a variety of programs at STEPS Family Resource Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves children and families in the Fort Smith and surrounding communities. STEPS is dedicated to building stronger families in our community by offering a variety of family-strengthening services. We provide supervised visitation services to non-custodial parents and offer visitation rooms to families that are involved in the child welfare system (Department of Child and Family Services). STEPS offers Mental Health Counseling to individuals, children, and families that might be struggling and need a little support and help through difficult times. STEPS also serves as a liaison between the individual/family and the community by referring clients to resources, agencies and organizations. We also offer court-approved parenting and anger management classes. STEPS is passionate about ALL Families and we want to do our part to help strengthen and support those families. Our center serves approximately 300 individuals per month. Please let us know how STEPS can serve your family! The mission of STEPS Family Resource Center is to promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen families in our community by offering Safety, Training, Education and Prevention that provide Solutions. For more information about STEPS Family Resource Center, please visit www.thestepsinc.org.