PHARR, TX ­­- Frank Smith Toyota-Hyundai has partnered with The Good Samaritan Community Services of the Rio Grande Valley (Good Samaritan- RGV) to host the 3^rd Annual Jane Cozad 5K Fun Run “Lace Up 4 Learning” in conjunction with PSJA ISD and the City of Pharr.  This special event will take place on Saturday, April 20^th at 8am at 210 W. Caffery, Pharr, TX, home of the Good Samaritan Community Services.  Proceeds from the run will benefit Good Samaritan-RGV after school and summer programs where high quality youth development services are available to youth ages 6-14 in the community.  The 5K Fun Run will include live music and a Farmer’s Market courtesy of the Good Samaritan-RGV Gardening Program.  Candace Foxx of Fit Science LLC is this year’s “Health and Wellness Sponsor.”  Mrs. Foxx provides fitness classes to promote healthy living among our youth and families.

Various PSJA ISD campus organizations comprised of students and staff will be participating in this activity as a service to Good Samaritan-RGV and their community as well as to pay tribute to the dedication and contributions of Jane Cozad.

The registration fee for runners age 12 and under is $10, 13 and over is $15 (if registered by April 15^th), and $20 after April 16^th.  Registration forms and checks, should be made out to Good Samaritan Community Services RGV, and may be mailed to P.O Box 1772, Pharr, TX 78577. Race fees are tax deductible. All ages are welcome to participate in the 5K, but no pets are allowed on the course. In order to keep runners and walkers well hydrated, the course will provide water stations. Participants can register online at www.active.com or through the GSCS website at www.goodsamrgv.com . In person registrations will be taken at Fit Science LLC, 201 S. Cage Blvd. Suite D Pharr, TX 78577 or call Candace Foxx (956) 483-3246.