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Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale Hosts 16th
Annual Riverwalk Run
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 2, 2016) – The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 16th
Annual Riverwalk Run was a successful community event which helped raise awareness and funds
for several community initiatives. These funds will directly impact many of the Junior League of
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s existing projects including human trafficking awareness and Childhood
Fitness and Nutrition-Kids in the Kitchen and Healthfully Ever After, as well as numerous done-in-a-
day projects benefiting other non-profits, children and families in Broward County.
The 16th
Annual Riverwalk Run led runners and walkers on a 5K and 5-mile course through the heart
of Rio Vista. The route started at Huizenga Plaza on Las Olas Boulevard, ran along the bank of the
New River, wandered through the tree-lined neighborhood streets of Rio Vista, cut through Smoker
Park and finished on the signature brick path of the Riverwalk. The event also featured a 40-yard
dash Kids’ Fun Run, lined with parents and volunteers to guide kids along the course. Post-race
festivities included a hearty brunch and activities for the kids.
This year's events kicked off with the Riverwalk Race Party at Shooters Waterfront premier event
space, Events by Grateful Palate. Over 200 attendees spent the night shopping one-of-a-kind silent
auction items, enjoying passed hors d'oeuvres and sipping on specialty cocktails. The nautical-
themed event raised over $19,000 which will directly support the Junior League of Greater Fort
Lauderdale’s charitable projects.

2. The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale would like to thank the generous supporters of the
Riverwalk Run and Race Party, including Afrim Pay, The Athlete’s Clinic, Barefoot Bubbly, Beesion
Technologies, LLC, Biofreeze, Breakthru Beverage Group, Brown & Brown Insurance Fort
Lauderdale, Casbah Spa and Salon, Cheney Brothers, Coral Ridge Country Club, Courtney Studios,
Denison Yacht Sales, Diversified Window Solutions, DJ Eddy, Due South Brewing Co., Events by
Grateful Palate, Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi, Funky Buddha Brewery, Grand Café, Gray & Robinson,
Attorneys at Law, Halmos Holdings, Inc., The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Inc., Holland &
Knight, Jimmy Jams Productions, Marlee’s Green Tea Whiskey, Law offices of David I. Fuchs,
Meltzer Group, Miami Brewing Company, Minuteman Press of Fort Lauderdale, Nicole Ehrlich
Design, Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship,
NuView Health, OrangeTheory Fitness, Over the Top Linen Rentals, Panache Style, Panera Bread,
People’s Insurance Trust, Red Bull, Popcorn Indiana, Powercrunch Protein Genius, Running Wild,
SaltWater Brewery, Scratch Events, Shooter's Waterfront, Southern Wine and Spirits, Slydz Eyewear,
Split Second Timing, Stephens Distributing Company, Stumpff Chiropractic, Tequesta Brewing
Company, Tito's Vodka, Trader Joe’s, World of Wine Guide, Your Wine Cellar and ZICO Premium
Coconut Water. We apologize for any omissions due to print deadlines.
About The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
The Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale is a non-profit organization of women committed to
promoting voluntarism and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of
trained volunteers. This event benefits the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale's current
community projects including human trafficking awareness and Childhood Fitness and Nutrition-Kids
in the Kitchen and Healthfully Ever After, as well as numerous done-in-a-day projects benefiting other
nonprofits, children and families in Broward County. The Junior League is proud to have founded
several of Broward County’s top charitable organizations including The FLITE Center, Susan B.
Anthony Recovery Center, Volunteer Broward (now Hands on Broward), OUR House, SOS Children’s
Villages, Kids in Distress, Museum of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale,
Henderson Behavioral Health and Jack & Jill Children's Center. Help us Run for the Future and make
a difference in the lives of Broward County! For more information, contact the Junior League office at
(954) 462-1350 or visit www.juniorleagueftl.org.