Thank you Ebenezer UMC and everyone who walked, ran, volunteered and ate pancakes!  You raised more than $50,000 to help vulnerable children and families in Sierra Leone.  

Check out these awesome photos and lots more by Paige Pearson Photography!   Congratulations to Michael Arner for winning the coveted Sierra Leone runner trophy with his first place finish in the 5K!

8 years ago, Ebenezer United Methodist Church hosted the first Go for Bo 5K race in Stafford, Virginia.  Since 2011, with super-human effort from the team at Ebenezer UMC and the support of generous sponsors, this annual event has raised nearly $250,000 to support Helping Children Worldwide and the programs at the Child Rescue Centre and Mercy Hospital. The Child Rescue Centre supports more than 550 extremely vulnerable children and youth by providing for their education, medical care, and spiritual mentoring. Mercy Hospital provides medical care to more than 17,000 people every year, regardless of their ability to pay, focused on maternal and infant care and survival. Your support of this event has a huge impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Sierra Leone.

The event opens with a tot dash, followed by a 1 mile fun run and 5K, and ends with a pancake breakfast for everyone. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Everyone is welcome to go at their own speed. Early registrants will get a unisex technical dri-fit race shirt. For an extra $5 registration fee, you can even bring the dog! You can pick up your race packet on Friday October 11 from 4PM-7PM, and on race day from 7AM-7:30AM in Room 101 in the Ministry Center at the rear of the church. Races start at Ebenezer Church, located at 161 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA 22554.   Register today at goforbo.org.  

Connect with Go for Bo:
Website: http://www.goforbo.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoForBo2016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Go4Bo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goforbo5k/