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5K Pro Bono River Run Committee Chairs : JudgeAlissaEllison & JudgeDarrenFarfante – ThirteenthJudicialCircuitCourt
Ladies and Gentlemen , on your mark ! The 2025 Annual HCBA 5k Pro Bono River Run is right around the corner . This year ’ s event is Saturday , March 29 , 2025 at 10:00 a . m . Once again , the race route will trace the Tampa Riverwalk — beginning and ending at Water Works Park — promising a beautiful morning with scenic views shared with friends , family , and colleagues .
Taking center stage at the 5K Pro Bono River Run are pro bono performers within our community . The mission of the River Run is to encourage HCBA members to pledge and perform pro bono services throughout the year . The
results of the River Run speak for themselves . Since the inception of the 5K Pro Bono River Run , our pro bono stars have delivered over 27,618 hours of pro bono service to our community . Last year alone , the 5K Pro Bono River Run resulted in the completion of 2,618 pro bono hours — well exceeding the 2,100 pledged pro bono hours !
This year , our goal is to exceed last year ’ s pledged pro bono hours . To accomplish this goal , we encourage each of you to consider pledging and performing pro bono hours . In furtherance of the HCBA ’ s mission to encourage pro
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bono service , we will again offer a significantly reduced registration fee of $ 25 for every runner who pledges at least 25 hours of pro bono service . Committing pro bono hours serves our community , fulfills your Oath of Admission , and provides invaluable services to those in dire need . This is your time to shine and make a difference !
The event is family friendly and open to all ages and calibers of runners and walkers . The race is
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