Clearwater, FL - Say No To Drugs (http://www.saynotodrugs.com)
Started 21 years ago by local Scientologist and world-class athlete Sandra Johnson, the Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic has become one of the premier races in Tampa Bay, and continues to draw rave reviews from its runners such as: It is one of the best organized events. The course is beautiful. There are lots of quality raffle giveaways. The pancake breakfast is awesome (and free). The price staying low and it's one of the better bangs-for-the-
Proceeds from the race go to local Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts, Youth Triathlon Series, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Youth for a Drug Free Florida and many other deserving organizations.
Generous sponsors include WQYK 99.5FM, Crystal Springs Water, Gatorade, PowerBar, SweetWheat, Einstein Bros Bagels, Chainwheel Drive, Sweet Tomatoes, Outspoken and many, many others.
Runners can pre-register on-line, or at many local Tampa Bay locations. Locations and race information can be found at http://www.saynotodrugs.com. Pre-registration fees: $17. Day-of registration is $22. Kids 13 and younger only $8.
Sandra Johnson's inspiration comes from Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard who developed a program to remove the effects of drugs and toxins and who once wrote: "We live in a chemical oriented society. One would be hard put to find someone in the present-day civilization who is not affected by this fact. I have even found that there is such a thing as the 'drug personality.'"
