SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) have announced a fundraising event called Sneakerfest to benefit the SCCC’s Back to School Program.
Sneakerfest will take place on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Winery, located at 462 Rte. 29. The organizations will collaborate with local businesses iRun LOCAL and Allo Saratoga to provide sneakers for children as they prepare to return to school in September.
Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids provided by Allo Saratoga, child-friendly food concession stands, and outdoor space for yard games. Participants will have an opportunity to make donations to help outfit children with high quality sneakers, supported by iRun LOCAL.
“The partnership between The Saratoga Winery, SCCC, Allo Saratoga, and iRun LOCAL, is a wonderful example of local organizations teaming up to make a difference for children,” said Gail Veitch, co-chair of SCCC, in a press release. “SCCC is dedicated to assisting local children with the belief that every child needs to know someone cares. This fun and family-friendly event at the Saratoga Winery will bring families together to outfit Saratoga County children with great sneakers just in time to go back to school.”
To make a donation to purchase shoes for students, visit: irunlocal.com/product/sccc/
