Carrera por la Paz (Race for Peace) is 5K Run/walk sponsored by the Rotary Club of Little Village to promote peace in Little Village by involving the community, especially schools, local and area businesses, running groups, individuals, and all organizations wishing to help reduce violence in Little Village and surrounding communities. Rotary clubs are in over 200 countries around the world. They all participate in one or more projects in the seven areas that Rotary International promotes in those countries. The goals of the 5K Run/Walk are:

• Invite everyone interested in participating in this 5K run/walk in Little Village with the goal of raising funds to reduce violence in Little Village and surrounding communities.

• Involve and unite the agencies and organizations that currently are implementing programs and projects to reduce violence in some way. Invite the business community to help.

• Raise funds to support those programs which present viable proposals meriting support.

The organizers would work with: 1. Race experts who know how to conduct such an event, including CARA, a local race organizer, the Police Department, City of Chicago agencies, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, the Alderman’s Office, and other interested businesses and organizations. If you would like to learn more or how you can participate, email Len Dominguez, Educate808@gmail.com or call 773-580-8053.