"Run Jack Run" Run/Walk to Honor Jack Pearsall

The First Annual "Run Jack Run" Family Fun Run/Walk will take place on July 4. The race, which is being held in memory of , will begin at 9am (registration begins at 7:30am) from the ’s boys soccer field on Brick Kiln Road.

The 1.2 mile route is down Gifford Street with the finish line at Trotting Park Fields. Here, pick-up soccer games for all ages will take place. This is not a timed or scored event, and entirely for enjoyment and to remember a son, brother, and friend, Jack, on the one year anniversary of his death. He was struck and killed by a drunk driver as he left the Mashpee fireworks display.

All proceeds will go to the Jack Pearsall Memorial Fund, which donates scholarships and supports initiatives that provide Falmouth youth with healthy, safe activities and opportunities while aiming to prevent drunk driving and other risky behaviors. Collection boxes for non-perishable food items will be at the start of the race for the Falmouth Service Center’s food pantry. The RJR Committee encourages all participants to bring at least one item on race day to help our friends and neighbors in need.

All participants who register by June 10 will be guaranteed t-shirts. Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $50 to be listed on the t-shirts (must sign up by June 10).

Registration and sponsorship forms are now available at the Falmouth Rec Center and online at RunJackRunFalmouth.blogspot.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/JackPearsallMemorialFund.

Tax-deductible donations may be made payable to Coalition for Children (with Run Jack Run in memo) and mailed to RJR, 14 Terrence Ave., East Falmouth, MA 02536.

Contact Samantha at spearsall7@gmail.com or 508-274-2557 for more information.