Press Release: Kings Island to Host the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 5K Walk

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Kings Island Hosts Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 5K Walk Sept. 29

Park hopes to raise nearly $1.1 million at seventh-annual event.

Kings Island, Ohio – Lace up your sneakers and head to Kings Island on Saturday, Sept. 29, as the Midwest’s premier family entertainment destination hosts the JDRF 5K Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the world’s largest charitable contributor and advocate for diabetes research and is committed to helping those who struggle with type 1 diabetes look forward to living longer, healthier lives.

The Kings Island JDRF 5K Walk features a 3.1-mile course around the perimeter of the park which offers rarely seen views of many popular park attractions. Race-day registration and packet-pickup begins at 7 a.m. with the race starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Following the race, there will be food, kids’ activities, entertainment, music, health screenings and more.

On your mark! Get set! Go to www.jdrf.org to register online—simply click on JDRF Walks, select Ohio and pick Kings Island as your walk location. Participants raising pledges can earn a variety of exciting prizes—including single-day tickets to Kings Island.

EDITORS, NOTE: Reality television stars Jessica “Flica†Smith, Survivor: Cook Islands, Billy Garcia, Survivor: Cook Islands, Cecillia Mansilla, Survivor: Cook Islands, Christina Coria, Survivor: Cook Islands, Michelle Yi, Survivor: Cook Islands, Bobby Mason, Survivor: Panama, Jessica deBen, Survivor: Fiji, Rita Verreos, Survivor: Fiji, Krista Stegall, Big Brother – Season 2, Rachel Plencner, Big Brother – Season 6, Kate Pahls, The Mole – Season 1, Kendra Guffey, Pirate Master, Christa DeAngelo, Pirate Master, Joy McElveen, Pirate Master and Roy Housteau and Deanna Shane, The Amazing Race – Season 7 are expected to participate in the JDRF 5K Walk.