Elementary School Students Plan Fun Run to Benefit Chessie's Big Backyard

Fairfax Villa Elementary School students Rohil and Samik Bhinge have planned the 2nd Annual Fun Run to raise money to benefit Chessie's Big Backyard, a Fairfax County Park at Lee District. The event is scheduled for 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday at 11635 Forest Hill Ct. in Fairfax.

Brothers Rohil, 9, and Samik, 8, have organized and planned the entire event with a little assistance from their mother Meena Bhinge. The two boys have also encouraged their friends to participate in the event to benefit the park located in the Kingstowne area.

The fun run will be on the trail around the community pond. One lap course around the pond is about 330 meters, or 1/5 of a mile. Participants will need to run five laps to complete one mile. Those interested in participating are encouraged to challenge themselves by pledging money per lap and run as many laps as they can handle.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, Roberta Longworth, executive director Fairfax County Park Foundation and marathon runner Rodney Lusk will attend the event to support the event's runners.

Chessie's Big Backyard is fully accessible and includes slides, swings and other play equipment designed for all children, including those with special needs.

To register or for more information about the fun run, visit the website for the event created by Rohil.

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