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,70: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Contra
FROM: Gayle Bishop, Supervisor
Costa
County
DATE: July 20, 1993
SUBJ_CT: LIFESPAN. - The Bay .Bridge Run, September 26 , 1993
SPECIFIC REOUESTtSJ OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Recommendation:
That the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County joins with the
San Francisco and Alameda Counties ' Boards of Supervisors, Mayor Frank
Jordan - San Francisco, Mayor Elihu Harris - Oakland, and Governor and
Mrs. Pete Wilson as honorary co-chairs, all of whom have already
unanimously resolved to support "LIFESPAN, " the Bay Bridge Run - "History
Refeets Itself" on Sunday, September 26, 1993, the second running of
Lifespan!
Background:
Last year' s LIFESPAN - the Bay Bridge Run was an historic first-time
crossing of the span by thousands of Bay Area residents, and the largest
first-time 10K in American history.
In partnership with their non-profit sponsor, The United Way, this year
participants in "History Refeets Itself" will be abbe to raise pledges-
for any charity they wish, anywhere in the world! And, like last year,
every penny they raise will go directly to the charity, 100% ! The race
will also be awarding grants to charities this year from participant
late fees and will be giving cash awards to charities on behalf of age
group winners .
Participant entry fees and corporate sponsors cover the costs of the
event so that 100% of every dollar raised for charity (pledges, contributions ,
corporate matching funds, late fees, etc. ) goes directly to charity.
During the race-, traffic will run 2-ways on the lower deck; there will be
no interuption or closure of westbound traffic.
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Pete King (per Dist. V) SUPERVI! D COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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�-�- LIFESPAN History Refeets Itself
L ' the Bay Bridge Run Sunda Se tem' er 26
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June 30,.1993
The Honorable Gayle Bishop
Supervisor,Contra Costa County '
18 Crow Canyon Court.
San Ramon,California 94583
Dear.Supervisor:
,Last year we added a few thousand extra feet to the.Bay Bridge in what became not only an historic first-
time crossing of the span by thousands of Bay Area residents but the largest first-time 10K in American
history! Thanks to the.incredible volunteer spirit and community commitment of many dozens of people
and organizations whohave been working hard over these last fewmonths, we are very pleased to be
able to.announce that History Refeets Itself on Sunday,September 26th,the second running of Lifespan!
In.partnership with our non-profit sponsor,.The United Way, this year participants will be.able to raise
pledges for any charity they wish,anywhere in the world! And,like last year,every penny they raise will
go directly to the charity, 100W The race will also be awarding grants to charities this year from
participant late fees and will be giving cash awards,to charities on behalf of age group winners.
One of the best things about this year's event is that traffic will flow both .
ways on the lower deck during the race.
All this leads to what we'expect will be a hugely popular and exciting.event!
We have unanimous resolutions of support from both San Francisco and Alameda County Boards of
Supervisors, the support of Mayor Jordan and Mayor Harris, and the Governor and his wife have
graciously consented to serve as Honorary Co-chairs.' We:would°greatlysappreaate you>rsuppoit,for thus
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�yorthwhile;communiiyyi�effogoand I-am eficlosing information;a Wf-d ir".Plans..I"would lie more.than
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l4py to lc6hio and talk with you should you-have aiiyconcerns-and I w><llfollow up and keep your staff
-informed,as to our progress.Thank you and.please do not hesitate to give me a call at(415)362-7251.
Very trul
Pete H.King
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