Live for Liv board members Leslie Costigan and David Boyle were among a dozen volunteers who met on June 22 to finalize plans for the upcoming Ride for Liv/Run for Liv.
The event takes place at the 4-H Fairgrounds, 55 South Chelmsford Road, Westford, on Sunday, July 16 and includes three bike rides and a 5K run/walk.
Prices range from $25 to $120 for the following:
• 5K run or walk – starts at 11 a.m.
• 6-mile family ride – starts at 11 a.m.
• 23-mile timed bike ride – starts at 10 a.m.
• 50-mile timed bike ride – starts at 8:30 a.m.
To register, click here.
The event’s Twitter hashtag is #riderun4liv. Its Facebook page can be found here for up-to-the-minute news and posts.
Olivia “Liv” Marchand was just 17-years-old and bound for the University of Vermont, on Feb. 1, 2010, when her life ended inside her family home. According to police, Olivia’s father, Brian Marchand, shot and killed her, critically wounded her mother, Jody Marchand, and then shot and killed himself.
Jody survived a bullet wound to her jaw and went on to found the Live for Liv Foundation. The Ride/Run has benefited Alternative House, a Lowell shelter for victims of domestic violence. It also has benefited the Westford Coalition for Non-violence, formed under the town’s Health Department in the aftermath of the Marchand tragedy. The Mahoney Tribute, a Tewksbury-based group which raises awareness against violence, has also been given funds from the Live for Liv Foundation.
Live for Liv gives away an annual scholarship to a graduating senior at Westford Academy.
Families are encouraged to participate in the kids obstacle course, face painting, games and crafts, and a raffle.
A BBQ lunch and ice cream will be served for everyone who participates in any of the events.
