Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

What:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office “Ride & Run With The Stars” will kick off its 26^th year supporting area families in need. The event was initiated and coordinated by members of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and its community partnerships. Proceeds from the “Ride” benefit the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project, providing food, clothing, and toys to families who need assistance over the holidays. 

When:
“Ride and Run With The Stars” is set for Saturday, December 7, 2019. The events begin at 8:00 a.m. and registration will be open at 7:00 a.m. 

Where:
“Ride and Run With The Stars” takes place at Fort DeSoto Park in south Pinellas County – near Tierra Verde and just off the Pinellas Bayway.

Why/How:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office “Ride & Run With The Stars” will kick off its 26^th year supporting area families in need. Since 1993, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s “Ride & Run with the Stars” holiday fundraiser has raised over $700,000 in donations to assist families, children and crime victims through the holidays.

“Ride and Run With The Stars” offers cycling, running and walking events, including a certified 5k road race, at Ft. DeSoto Park. There is also a silent auction, a climbing wall, food, giveaways, children’s crafts, Sheriff’s Office displays, and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Elves.

The “Ride & Run With The Stars” event is Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Fort DeSoto Park in south Pinellas County. All activities will be staged from the Fort picnic area. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. with events beginning at 8:00 a.m. Registration is $40 for the 5K Chipped Race and $35 for the 10K Family Bike Ride, 1 Mile Family Fun Run and the 25 Mile Bike Ride. Participants receive a bag with a long-sleeved logo t-shirt.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project. Sheriff’s Office members will shop for the items on wish lists submitted by approved applicants.

Visit www.rideandrunwiththestars.com to register or for more information.

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri would like to thank the following “Sheriff’s Circle Sponsors” and “Platinum Sponsors” for their generous contributions:

Sheriff’s Circle:

Attenti
CTS Towing + Transport
Ditek
JoAnn & Joseph White
Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association
Spa Manufacturers
Suncoast Voices for Children
SunTrust
Target

Platinum:

Abe’s Place Tap & Grill
Bay Star Restaurant Group
Brown Insurance Services
Chick-fil-A
Dynamic Solutions Group
Great Bay Distributors
LIVE Watersports
Olive Garden Italian Kitchen
Pascia & Pascia Dentistry
Pepsi
Raymond James
Tampa Bay Newspapers
Texas Roadhouse Grill