Opportunities For Learning staff and students proudly represented at the "Be the Light" run in Santa Clarita, hosting a booth with school information and swag giveaways while raising awareness and support for youth recovery through A Light of Hope.
Santa Clarita, CA – September 21, 2024 – Staff, students, and families from Opportunities for Learning (OFL) Public Charter High School’s Santa Clarita and Canyon Country campuses recently participated in the 10th annual Be the Light night run in Valencia, California. This premier event aims to raise awareness about the impact of youth substance abuse.
The 5K and 10K run/walk brought together members of the local Santa Clarita community to support A Light of Hope, a charity dedicated to helping young people in recovery lead healthier, substance-free lives. A Light of Hope has been a valued partner for OFL, with the school referring numerous students in need and providing crucial support for those overcoming addiction. OFL proudly participates in the run each year, highlighting the schools' commitment to supporting student recovery.
Opportunities For Learning staff and students proudly represented at the "Be the Light" run in Santa Clarita, hosting a booth with school information and swag giveaways while raising awareness and support for youth recovery through A Light of Hope.
This year’s event was particularly significant for Opportunities for Learning, with participants from both the Santa Clarita and Canyon Country campuses joining hundreds of others. OFL purchased running bibs for staff, students, and their families, encouraging them to take part in this meaningful event. All available bibs were used, with participants walking or running the flat, well-lit course along the scenic San Francisquito Creek paseo trails. The course, adorned with glowing light arches, offered a unique nighttime experience and fostered deeper connections between students, staff, and their families outside the classroom.
OFL student Brylee Breech shared, “The lights were amazing, and it was great to run with my little sister.” A parent added, “The run was enjoyable, and interacting with the staff outside of the school setting was fantastic! We are looking forward to participating again next year.”
Opportunities For Learning staff and students proudly represented at the "Be the Light" run in Santa Clarita, hosting a booth with school information and swag giveaways while raising awareness and support for youth recovery through A Light of Hope.
In addition to participating in the run, Opportunities for Learning hosted an informational booth at the event’s fair. Staff and students distributed school brochures, answered questions, and gave out fun swag. The booth raised awareness about OFL’s alternative educational options for high school students, including those looking to catch up or get ahead. It also provided an opportunity for student volunteers to complete their required community service hours. Seven students earned their full 10 hours of service by helping with the booth's setup, breakdown, and management. Representing their school while contributing to the community made a lasting impression on those involved.
Now in its 10th year, the Be the Light event continues to be one of Santa Clarita’s most popular community gatherings. It not only raises crucial awareness about youth substance abuse but also provides essential financial support to A Light of Hope.
Opportunities for Learning (OFL) is a FREE non-profit public charter high school that serves students seeking a more personalized educational plan or a non-traditional learning environment. OFL supports student’s high school graduation goals through a 'blended' learning model, which includes independent study, small group classes, online courses, single-subject tutoring, and hands-on, experiential activities.
For more information about A Light of Hope, visit https://www.alightofhopescv.org.
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