HCBA Lawyer Magazine No. 32, Issue 3 | Page 22

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5K Pro bono River Run Committee Chairs : ­Judge­Alissa­Ellison­ & ­Judge­Darren­Farfante­ – ­Thirteenth­Judicial­Circuit­Court

Get ready to go the distance ! That ’ s right — the 2022 Annual HCBA 5k Pro Bono River Run is just around the corner ! We are thrilled to announce the triumphant return of the HCBA Pro Bono River Run , scheduled for Saturday , March 26 , 2022 , at 10:00 a . m .

This year , not only will we be celebrating a comeback after being unable to stage the event in 2021 , but we will also be celebrating the HCBA ’ s 125th Anniversary ! There is no better way to honor the HCBA ’ s anniversary and its proud legacy than to commit to pro bono hours to provide legal services to those in need in our community .
The impact of the pro bono hours resulting from the River Run is undeniable . As a result of the Pro Bono 5k River Run held in 2020 , participants pledged a total of 2,441 pro bono hours . Since the inception of the 5k River Run , participants have performed almost 18,000 hours of pro bono service assisting the indigent in our community . 1
The race route will again trace the scenic Tampa Riverwalk — beginning and
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ending at Water Works Park — promising a beautiful start to your weekend regardless of whether you run , walk , or crawl across the finish line . And for those competitive runners , the race will be chip timed .
Registration for the 5k Pro Bono River Run through Eventbrite is open . To encourage our goal of supporting pro bono service , we will again
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