Twins Tot Walk/Run 5K

TWINS TOT Walk/Run 5K — Run. Remember. Protect.

Join us March 28, 2026 at South County Regional Park (670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950) for a high-energy, heartwarming morning celebrating children, families, and community — and standing together to prevent child drowning. Be part of Movement, Remembrance, and Action.

Why we gather

Founded by Paul DeMello in loving memory of his twin sons, Christian and Joshua, the Twins TOT Walk/Run now honors all children while raising funds and awareness for Just Against Children Drowning to provide life‑saving swim lessons and water‑safety education.

Who can come

Family-friendly and welcoming to all ages. Dogs on leash and strollers are allowed (for safety, they will start at the back). Can’t be there in person? Register as a Virtual Participant and join the cause from anywhere.

How to participate

- Chip‑timed 5K run/walk — chase a personal best and compete for awards. 

- Vigil Walk — a gentle, reflective tribute to remember children lost and promote water safety. 

- Virtual participation — complete your 5K wherever you are and support the mission.

Perks

- High‑quality race shirt — register by February 28, 2026 to guarantee yours. 

- Raffle prizes — sold on race day. 

-Finish‑line fare: Healthy, replenishing snacks and beverages provided for runners; menu to be announced

Race day schedule 

- Early packet pickup: details TBD 

- Race day packet pickup & on‑site registration: 6:45 – 7:45 AM 

- Run/Walk start: 8:00 AM 

- Food served: ~8:30 AM 

- Awards & presentations: 9:15 AM 

- Moment of silence & guest speaker: 10:00 AM 

- Vigil Walk begins: 10:15 AM 

- Raffle prize announcements: 10:45 AM

MOVE WITH US! REMEMBER WIYH US! TAKE ACTION WITH US!

Register by February 28, 2026 to secure your spot and guaranteed race shirt. WOO HOO!! See you at the finish line!

 

Pool Fences

THE LIFESAVER POOL FENCE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME.
JACD believes your children deserve the strongest, safest pool fence in production. And the Life Saver Pool Fence will stand up to both the toughest conditions and the test of time.

The safety of your family leaves no room for compromise. You wouldn’t buy a car without seatbelts. And you shouldn’t own a pool without a fence. From critically reinforced Solid Poles to the use of the strongest mesh available, you can now get a superior pool fence and an equally-strong lifetime warranty.


It’s our goal to protect every pool on Earth. When you purchase a Life Saver Pool Fence to protect your pool and your family, you will help us give a free fence to the family of a fatal or non-fatal drowning victim. Your Life Saver Pool Fence may not just save your children and your neighbor’s children, but you may save the life of a child in need that you have never even met. 

After we install the donated pool fence, the family you helped (unless you request otherwise) will know you are the one that made their gift possible and whose generosity to thank. There is no greater gift to give than a saved life, and when you buy a Life Saver Pool Fence, you give just that.

Age Group Awards

M/F 1st- 3rd place awards in the following age groups:

>6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Overall Awards

M/F Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grandmaster, Veterans Grandmaster.

Twins Tot Run/Walk 5K: T-shirt

Twins Tot Vigil Walk: T-shirts

VIRTUAL Run/Walk 5K: T-shirt

VIRTUAL Vigil Walk: T-shirt