18th Annual Connector Run October 2, 2010

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18th Annual IOP Connector

Run and Walk for the Child

A 10K and 5K Run and Walk Event

Saturday, October 2, 2010

WHERE: Isle of Palms Connector
 WHEN: Saturday, October 2, 2010
 TIME: Race starts at 8 a.m.  Isle of Palms Connector closes to traffic at 7:00.
 WHY: To benefit child abuse in our community and other child-related programs

The race begins at the foot of the Isle of Palms Connector at Palm Blvd. and continues across the connector into Mount Pleasant. 5K runners and walkers will loop on the connector to return back to the Isle of Palms. 10K runners will continue across the connector, turning around just before Rifle Rage Rd., then return back across the connector. The finish line will be at J.C. Long Blvd. on the Isle of Palms, where participants will be able to enjoy a post-race festival featuring family-friendly fun.


Registration:

Complete the application, then return with check or money order to: Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child, Inc – P.O. Box 1976, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465

We need your help! Find information about volunteering here!

Thanks to our sponsors!

Isle of Palms Exchange Club

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The Exchange Club is a national service club of men and women who perform service projects in their community through prog

rams of service for youth, Americanism, and our National service project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Established in 1948, the Exchange Club on the Isle of Palms was instrumental in the development of the Isle of Palms and continues to be a pillar of the community. The club provided the first means of mosquito control for the island residents and financed and provided staff for the Island’s first fire wagon. In 1952, the Exchange Club sponsored the organization of a volunteer fire department, all before the incorporation of the city of the Isle of Palms.

In 1953, a thriving community existed on the Isle of Palms with the residents channeling their energies and dollars toward civic needs, including building a new children’s playground. In 1961, on land donated b J.C. Long, the current club house was built at cost of $10,000. The older white street signs on the island were provided by the Exchange Club.
The Club also supported the first church on the island, an interdenominational group that met at the Exchange Club building, and sponsored the construction of a 2,100 foot long airport which provided a landing filed for light aircraft. The land is now being used as a golf course on Waterway Boulevard.

The Exchange Club works in partnership with the city for many activities, including sponsoring teams at the recreation center, running the food booth at the Low country Blues Bash and hosting the annually Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child.

- Jim Raih
Past President

2007-2009