NOVA's NO BULLying Run Returns for Another Virtual Race in 2021

Doylestown PA

05 May, 2021

4:03 PM

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Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) has announced that the 9th Annual NO BULLying Run will once again be a virtual event. Participants can choose their own course and distance with the collective goal of logging 19,392 miles. Each mile of the goal represents one child who is bullied in Bucks County every year, according to statistics from PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Registration opens on April 1. To sign up, go to: https://runsignup.com/novasnobullyingrun The NO BULLying Run begins on June 1 and will continue through June 30, 2021. The event raises awareness about the effects and consequences of bullying and funds NOVA's efforts to combat bullying through both school-based and virtual education programs. Throughout the month of June, participants are asked to log their miles and report them via the event's results page, either daily or weekly. Participants can complete the miles all at once or break it up throughout the month. The results will be tallied for the overall goal of 19,642 miles. Participants can opt to run, walk or roll at one of three levels, Free, Standard or Premium. Anyone can participate and register for the Free level. The registration fee for the Standard Level is $15.00 and includes a 2021 NO BULLying Run Tech T-Shirt. The registration fee for the Premium Level is $30.00 and includes a 2021 NO BULLying Run Medal and a 2021 NO BULLying Run Tech T-Shirt. Standard and Premium participants will have the opportunity to compete for weekly prizes, including a coveted bull trophy, by completing the most miles during the month in their age category. Age categories are: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and up. In addition, all participants can win prizes for participating in weekly challenges and logging their miles. Participants at all levels will receive an orange Upstander bracelet to show their commitment to end bullying. Orange is used to commemorate Unity Day, a day on which people come together against bullying and in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. In addition, Girl Scouts troops are invited to take part in the run and earn a "Stop Bullying" badge. All participating Girl Scouts must enter their troop number at registration, in order to earn the badge. NOVA welcomes back Penn Community Bank as the event's title sponsor for the 6th consecutive year. "As a community-first organization, partnering with local organizations to make a positive impact is part of our DNA," said Jeane M. Vidoni, Penn Community Bank president and CEO. "We're proud to support NOVA's work to educate and advocate for others and impart tolerance, acceptance, and kindness to make our communities better and safer for all of us." Other sponsors include Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters, Simply Fresh by McCaffrey's, 1-800-Got-Junk, Bucks Country Gardens and Doylestown Health. "Whether you run, walk, stroll, or roll outside or indoors on exercise equipment, every mile counts," said Angela McGettigan, NOVA's Director of Community Relations and Development. "Remember, if you walk as a family, you can log the miles for each person, including children. In fact, children who are registered at the Standard or Premium level are eligible to win bull trophies in their age groups for their miles. We encourage individuals and families to sign up and demonstrate their commitment to help put an end to bullying in our communities." NOVA encourages participants to join the official NO BULLying Run Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobullyingrun. In addition, participants can share their race results NOVA social media pages: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nova.bucks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nova.bucks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/novabuckscounty ABOUT NOVA Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in society through advocacy, training, community education and prevention programs. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community-based organization operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills, Jamison and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support of federal, state and local government grants and contracts, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.NOVABucks.org.