2nd annual Fun with the Fuzz 5K set

 Last year, several officers from the Bellingham Police Department in partnership with Behind the Badge Foundation, organized an event called Fun with the Fuzz 5K. This event is a running or walking flat course race through the streets of Bellingham. Last year, over 650 participants joined the fun and raised over $14,000 dollars. This year, event planners are hoping to have at least 1000 participants. All proceeds from the $20.00 registration fee (which includes event T-shirt) will be donated to the Behind the Badge Foundation.The second annual Fun with the Fuzz 5K, brought to you by North Coast Credit Union, SSC and Care Medical Group will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at the Bellingham Police Department located at 505 Grand Avenue. The race begins at 9:00 a.m.

Behind the Badge Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and other support services to the families of fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Washington State. In addition, the organization maintains a Law Enforcement Memorial in Olympia Washington. On average, Washington State loses two Officers in the line of duty per year. Without the support of Behind the Badge, the families of fallen officers would bear the financial burden of funeral services. Police funerals cannot be paid for with public funds. 

For a complete list of sponsors along with information and entry forms, please visit http://www.funwiththefuzz5k.com/http://www.funwiththefuzz5k.com/, local Bellingham Starbucks and Runningshoes.com.  All entry forms can be mailed to PO Box 31664 Bellingham, WA. 98228 or turned in at Runningshoes.com located at 1431 N. State St. Bellingham.

After the race there will be drawing for many great prizes that neighborhood businesses generously donated to this great cause. Some of those great prizes include: 

·   Nights at the Silver Reef Hotel and Casino

·   Massages from Back in Motion

·   A Porsche to drive for a week from Roger Jobs Porsche, Audi and Jeep

For more information about this event, please contact Bellingham Police Officer and race director Kyle Nelson at email funwiththefuzz5k@gmail.com.