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The Race is On

6/17/2020

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We paused the Cookie 5k to make space to react to what was happening in our neighborhoods after the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day. The past weeks have brought renewed clarity to the many injustices people of color have faced for far too long. 
 
Black lives matter. 
 
As we navigate these times of change and reflection, we know that we can’t go 'back to normal'. 

The Cookie 5K is no different. We are grateful for your support and want to honor the commitment you made to furthering our work. We are especially appreciative of that over the past weeks as we focused on connecting neighbors with resources needed after the destruction that closed many essential businesses. We invite you now to run with us not only in this 5k, but in a marathon to change failed systems, rebuild communities, and take meaningful and lasting action. 
 
From now until June 30th, you can complete the Cookie 5k by walking, running, or taking action in the movement for change whether that is self-education, donating, rebuilding, or marching with others. We’ll post full details about how to share your participation on the Facebook event and RunSignUp pages.
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We are honored to support and magnify the work of nonprofits and community businesses in one small way through the prizes & drawings for participants. For example, Cookie Cart, even as their buildings were boarded up in North Minneapolis and East St Paul, continued to serve youth and make cookies, and the students even came together to paint the boards with heartfelt memorials to George Floyd and of hope for change.
Prize drawings include gift cards from Afro Deli - they have provided free meals to neighbors in need, and also Hope Breakfast Bar - they have been supplying food to those in need at their store as well as for the pop-up food shelves.

​There is much more work to be done and many changes ahead. As we implement these changes, we must remain aware and connected to the continued injustices and inequalities our BIPOC neighbors endure. We are committed to creating inclusivity and diversity in our organization and communities not only during this critical time but as we continue forward together on the road toward an equitable future for everyone.
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  • Home
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    • Our Founder
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    • Press
    • Annual Reports
    • Contact
  • Search
    • Nominate a Charity
  • Blog
  • Events
    • Current Events >
      • St Paul Citywide Drop-off Events 2021
      • 2021 Cookie 5K for Donate Good Stuff
    • Past Events >
      • Donate Food & Warm Clothes - Twin Cities
      • How to donate masks >
        • How to make masks & supplies
        • MN Medical Donations Map
      • 2020 Community Clean Up - St Paul
      • 2019 Community Clean Up - St Paul
      • 2018 Community Clean Up - St Paul
      • Partnership with MN Rollergirls
      • Beer and Books Fundraiser
      • 2020 Donate Good Stuff Cookie 5k
      • 2019 HeroSearch Cookie 5k
      • 2018 HeroSearch Cookie 5k >
        • 2018 5k Photos
      • Cookie Fun 5k - 2017
      • Cookie Fun 5k - 2016 >
        • Race Photos 2016
      • Donations for Homeless Youth 2016
      • Donations for Homeless Youth
      • 2017 Community Clean Up - St Paul
      • 2016 Community Clean Up - St Paul
      • Community Clean Up - St Paul
      • Trafficking Community Discussion
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    • Member Registration
    • Member Login
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