Drive Alive Dash

The Garland Youth Council will host a family fun run to raise awareness about teens driving safely and responsibly. The "Drive Alive Dash" is schedule for Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Firewheel Town Center, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme for this awareness event is "Life is a Highway, Drive it the Right Way."

The "Drive Alive Dash" will kick off with a two-mile family fun run/walk, which will start in the park area at Firewheel Town Center, located at the George Bush Turnpike and Highway 78. Teens and their families are invited to participate in the fun run. Online registration is $15 for adults and $10 for students under the age of 18. Go to www.GarlandYouthCouncil.org to register. The first 200 registrants will receive a free event t-shirt. On-site registration will also be available at the full price of $15 for all ages.

The first 200 people to finish the fun run will receive a free gift bag filled with special offers and discounts from Firewheel Town Center merchants, as well as other giveaways.

After the run, join the Garland Youth Council and "Teens in the Driver Seat" teams from various Garland area high schools to learn more about safe driving for teens. Learn about the top five behaviors that put teen drivers and their passengers at a higher risk for being injured or killed in a car crash. Parents and teens also can take a pledge not to text and drive, and record a video message urging others to take the same pledge. Activities will also include entertainment featuring musical performances by Garland area teens and the opportunity to vote for your favorite performer.