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Float over Fear: Portsmouth Public Schools hosts Color Run

The proceeds raised from the race go towards creating free swimming lessons for families and children in Portsmouth Public Schools.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Author's note: The video above is on file from a separate story that aired on teacher raises across Hampton Roads on March 4, 2022. 

Portsmouth Public Schools and the Portsmouth YMCA are teaming up to promote floating over fear for K-12 children.

On Saturday morning, the community came together at Churchland High School for the Float over Fear 3K Color Run. 

The proceeds raised from the race go towards creating free swimming lessons for families and children in Portsmouth Public Schools. 

In total, they raised $10,000 to go towards the funding of the Float over Fear program. 

Browse through some photos of the event below:

 

Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.
Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.
Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.
Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.
Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.
Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.
Credit: Anya J. Holland
Over $10,000 was raised this year to fund swimming lessons for Portsmouth Public School students and their families.

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