Over the past three decades, the event has raised more than $1 million for child abuse prevention and awareness agencies throughout the IslandVibesIOP.com 5 NEWS T Continued on Page 8 IOP Connector Run raises $100K, bridges gap for child abuse prevention nonprofits By Colin McCandless he 2023 Isle of Palms Connector Run & Walk for the Child held on Oct. 7, an annual fundraiser benefiting child abuse prevention and awareness agencies, raised more than $100,000 for area organizations serving on the front lines in the fight against child abuse, according to preliminary numbers provided by the IOP race’s board. Roughly 950 participants registered for the charity race this year. Proceeds from this 31st edition of the 10k and 5k race, which was organized by the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, in partnership with the City of Isle of Palms and the Town of Mount Pleasant, go directly to local nonprofits that help with the prevention of child abuse and healing those who have been affected by it. All photos credited to ClearEdge Sports Running along the bridge during the IOP Connector Run & Walk for the Child.
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