The Sanford/Lee County Youth Council was active from 2012-2018. During that time, the Council founded the Race to Read 5K as a fundraiser to provide reading materials to local elementary schools.
Karen Kennedy (City of Sanford) and Lesa Price (Lee County Government) served as co-advisors.
Race to Read 5K Highlights
2012 Sponsors - 40 Racers
Nelson and Nelson Chiropractic Sanford
Beazer Homes
Next Generation Youth Ministries
Vemma
Photography by Jimmy Haire
Harvey Financial Services
Southern Jewelers
Central Carolina Security
2013 Sponsors - 63 Racers
Delta Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa
Jessica Hamilton & Terry Norris
Jelly Beans Frozen Yogurt
Allison Haire-Burris
2014 Sponsors - 37 Racers
Dandalia Bakery & CoffeeHouse
Reece Electric
2015 Sponsors - 55 Racers
R. Kelly Faulk, D.D.S.
Central Carolina Security
Kathy’s Java Express
2016 Sponsors - 34 Racers
Belles Lettres’ Book Club
R. Kelly Faulk, D.D.S.
Central Carolina Security
Fairview Dairy Bar
Central Carolina Hospital
Kathy’s Java Express
2017 Sponsors - 44 Racers
R. Kelly Faulk, D.D.S.
Michael Grant- Sanford Sound and Light
Fairview Dairy Bar
Worsley Golf Carts
Kathy’s Java Express
