Helping children and families throughout California, Aspiranet celebrates 35 years of family welfare services

Nonprofit organization plans series of walks and runs in San Jose, Fresno, Ventura and Turlock to help bring foster children one step closer to a home. End Quote

San Francisco, CA (1888PressRelease) August 20, 2010 - Aspiranet, one of California's premier nonprofit social services agencies, is celebrating 35 years of service by hosting four separate Feet for Families foot races. Races will be hosted in San Jose, Fresno, Ventura and Turlock and are designed to raise awareness of and funding for area foster children, teens and families.

"There are over 60,000 children and teens in foster care in California," said Vernon Brown, CEO of Aspiranet. "Feet for Families is a fun, family-friendly way to support foster children and their families. The funding will go a long way toward ensuring that our foster kids are safe, stable and supported throughout the year."

Proceeds from the races will benefit families, children and various programs, further extending Aspiranet's innovative solutions to strengthen communities in need.

Walkers and runners, of every age and ability level, are invited to choose from several varied length Feet for Families courses. Participants will enjoy a fun run/walk and the opportunity to support local foster care programs. Every step runners and walkers take is a step closer to providing loving homes to foster children, teens and siblings.

Aspiranet is seeking sponsors for each race event as well as community support in the form of donors, volunteers and participants. For more information, contact Aspiranet at 800-439-1905 or go to: www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/supporters.aspx

Feet for Families Event Dates:
San Jose, October 2, 2010
Almaden Lake Park,15652 Almaden Expressway at the Arroryo Picnic Area.
5K, 2.5K, and 1 mile courses.
Registration is at 8 a.m.; Race begins at 9 a.m.
Cost is $15-$25 and includes an event t-shirt and gift. Spectators welcome.
To register, go to www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/sanjose.aspx

Turlock, October 23, 2010
Donnelly Park, 600 Pedras Road, Turlock.
Fun walk around the park, dog agility event, doggy costume contest and more.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration $15-40; includes event t-shirt and lunch
To register, go to www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/turlock.aspx

Ventura County, October 24, 2010
Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard.
5K course with professional timing.
Registration at 7 a.m.; race begins at 8 a.m. Spectators welcome.
Cost is $25 and includes an event t-shirt and gift bag. Children under 12 are free.
To register, go to www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/ventura.aspx

Fresno, October 30, 2010
Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Road, Mountain View Picnic Shelter/Eaton Trail.
5K and 2-mile courses. Quarter and half-mile courses for children.
Registration from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Adult race begins at 7:30 a.m., kids run begins at 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $7-$20 and includes an event t-shirt. Spectators welcome.
To register, go to www.aspiranet.org/feetforfamilies/fresno.aspx

About Aspiranet
Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports foster children, siblings, families, and the community with 35 core programs offering specialized services through 44 satellite centers within California.

Founded more than 30 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet has touched the lives of over 10,000 families and children since its founding.

Aspiranet's vision of bringing families together and helping foster children, siblings, and parents thrive is realized through six areas of expertise - Family Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Education, Afterschool programs, and Community Partnerships. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.

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