Hardgrove  a  downtown Jersey City restaurant will again proudly sponsor the  annual 5K Run/Walk  to help kick Autism.

The event will be held at Liberty State Park  North Cove Field at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive in Jersey City on August 26th, 2018 at 10 am  rain or shine.

Race benefactors  Color of Autism a Jersey City non-profit  organisation started by Jersey City business woman Sherry Singh who owns Smile a Pre-school and Nursery on First Street in downtown Jersey City.

Colors of Autism was established in honor of her middle son Ravi  31. who has Autism.

Some facts on Autism 

• Autism now affects 1 in 59 children and 1 in 37 boys
• Autism prevalence figures are growing
• Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S.
• Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
• Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism
• There is no medical detection or cure for autism
• -Source Autism Speaks  

After the race there will be an event after party at the Hardgrove Cafe located at 286 First Street in Jersey City.  Brunch and Cash Bar/Menu will be available and will prove as in previous years to be a fun time for race participants and their guests.

Online advanced race registration  began in February and runs until July 25th, 2018  for $25 and from July 26th until August 23rd, 2018 for $30.

RACE DAY Onsite registration Liberty State Park  will begin 8:30 am ($40) 

There will be various Kiosks, work out sessions, Zumba and Massages.

Race is USATF Certified 

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On Tuesday, September 16th the GDIFF launched its 2014 Kick -Off Party at the Loew’s Jersey City on Journal Square.

The night included Fashion guru Tommy Hilfiger, acclaimed actor Paul Sorvino and host of other film producers, actors, writers many who have submitted films to this years 2014 festival.

Actor and founder of the GDIFF Bill Sorvino hosted the event introducing Hilfiger.

Our photographer Steve A Mack took all the photos in this post.

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