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2007 News Archives:
Kids' Mini Marathon
We would like to announce our NEWEST event, the Kids' Mini Marathon, a timed 1 mile run
(not walk) open to children under 12! Please welcome our first and largest team, the Mission
Manor Elementary School's Cross Country team from Sunnyside Unified School District! This
energetic team made up of third, fourth, and fifth graders and they love to run! During the
month of September they ran in district meets against other elementary schools and culminated
the season with the Los Mesquites Invitational.
Title Sponsor Returns
The Tucson Police Foundation is proud to announce the Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union
as the returning Title Sponsor of the Run Down Crime 5K.
Join us at the Dell Urich Golf Course for a fast, fun, low impact run. All proceeds benefit the Tucson Police Foundation.
Breast Cancer Boot Camp
We would like to welcome the Breast Cancer Boot Camp as a supporter and partner of the
Tucson Police Foundation and the Run Down Crime 5K. All participants and spectators will
receive a free breakfast thanks to this wonderful group of women! The Breast Cancer Boot Camp
(click photo to enlarge) is a group fitness program created to help survivors stay active during cancer treatment and
beyond, giving them the ability to take charge of their health. People with strong bodies and
focused minds are more likely to advocate on behalf of their own well-being and are better
prepared to overcome the challenges of breast cancer. For more information please
visit their website
or view their short
video.
New Sponsor
Fleet Feet is dedicated to helping you find the right shoes, clothes and accessories to
run, walk, hike or just live a comfortable life. Fleet Feet has a thorough Personal FIT
Process that assesses a person's foot and biomechanics to help you select the proper footwear
solution for pain and injury free activity. Fleet Feet also provides a unique Sports Bra
Fitting service, free educational clinics and group and individual training programs. Fleet
Feet is more than just a retail store—they're your partner in getting and staying fit.
Check them out at www.fleetfeettucson.com
or stop by the shop on Tanque Verde behind Sakura restaurant.
2006 News Archives:
Poster
We would like to say thank you to local artist Stephanie Degner for the artwork and
Teresa Nightingale for the design. All 2006 participants received a FREE poster.
The same artwork was printed on the t-shirts, also FREE to all registrants.
Talking about FREE stuff: all participants under 14 received a free round of golf at Golf N' Stuff and a free pass to the Rocks and Ropes climbing gym.
Last Minute Info
Click here for last minute info and tips. Please read it carefully and make sure everyone running with you also reads it!
Sign up and run with Kerri Strug!
We would like to welcome back the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug! In her free
time, Kerri enjoys running marathons, working with charities, and giving motivational
speeches—so we are honored to have her back in Tucson. So come and run with Tucson's
finest gymnast! Please check back for more information.
Where does my money go?
The Tucson Police Foundation and the Tucson Police Department are proud to present the
Safe Teen Accident Reduction Training — START.
What is the START program all about? The program provides students with critical information on decision-making, judgment, and basic motor vehicle driving skills related to commonly encountered collision factors. START classes are held at the City of Tucson's state-of-the-art Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center (SALETC) driving track and feature a one-hour classroom presentation followed by four hours of hands-on driving skills training taught by Tucson police officer driving instructors. The skills portion, conducted on the same driving track used for TPD officers' training, consists of five basic exercises:
- Evasive Steering
- Controlled Braking
- Basic Skid Control
- Anti-lock Brake System Familiarization
- Off-Road/Pavement Recovery
The classes are open to licensed drivers (no permits), 16-19 years of age. Cars are provided and everyone gets to drive a police car!
For more information and registration please visit the Tucson Police Foundation's website: www.tucsonpolicefoundation.org/teen.htm.
Run Down Crime with Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union
August 8, 2006—The Tucson Police Foundation's Run Down Crime 5K is back on a NEW course! After a year off, the annual event returns on Saturday, October 28th, 2006 as a Cross Country event to be run on the Dell Urich golf course. The foundation is expecting 750 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. All proceeds will benefit the foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to support the Tucson Police Department and its community activities.
Randy Baldwin, President/CEO of Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union, hands the check to Capt. Richard Harper, founding advisor to the Tucson Police Foundation, Inc. and commander of TPD's Training Division
The foundation is proud to announce the Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union as the Title Sponsor of the Tucson Police Foundation's 2nd Annual Run Down Crime 5K event.
Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union opened its doors on January 21st, 1935 with a single employee and was located in Tucson's original Fire Station #1 downtown. Over the years, membership grew to include not only "Tucson's Bravest" (Tucson's firefighters), and "Tucson's Finest" (Tucson's police), but all City of Tucson employees, as well as serving the entire community as they do today.
From the original 19 members and $30.75 in total assets in 1935, to 18,000 members and $150 million in total assets today, they will continue to embrace the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," and proudly serve as an important part of the financial stability of so many Tucsonans. Please visit https://www.topcu.org to learn more about the credit union.
The day's Run Down Crime events will start with a 3.1-mile cross-country run/walk, followed by a 1 mile Health Walk and end with the kids' favorite, the Mascot Chase! After the race, come and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drinks, music and displays set up by the Tucson Police Department and other sponsors. The Run Down Crime event directly contributes to the Tucson Police Foundation's purpose to foster, support, develop and implement public safety and crime prevention programs through community building, education, and outreach.