Teams making their way across the finish line, with trash in hand, at last year's run.
PHILIPSBURG--The Flow Wellness Boutique will be hosting its fourth trash run on Sunday, October 27, under the theme “Bridging community and environment.”
The clean-up initiative combines environmental improvement, physical challenge and support for local charities on the island.
The teams will depart from Kim Sha, walking and/or running as they head through the Cole Bay, Cay Bay and Simpson Bay districts, collecting trash within their respective zones. All team members will have 120 minutes to finish at Flow Wellness Boutique.
Points are awarded for collecting the most garbage, having the best time and being creative. The prizes will go to charities.
Last year, five teams - over 50 people - participated, hauling in 1,012 pounds of garbage collectively.
In 2018, the Engage Foundation held the first environmental charity event. Claudine Williams-Wescot, Co-founder of the Trash Run, had set out to clean St. Maarten one run at a time. “I’m grateful that Flow Wellness Boutique and others in the business community continue to share our vision and support the cause,” Williams-Wescot stated.
Flow Wellness Boutique’s owner Wallenda Matser-Wescot looks forward to bringing everyone together again for another successful event.
Teams or individuals can register online at https://bit.ly/FLOWTRASHRUN.
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