Hazel Park presenting Fear Factor event to raise money for Promise Zone scholarship program

HAZEL PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) - The Hazel Park Promise Zone Committee is hoping they can use their very own Fear Factor event to raise money for its scholarship foundation.

The foundation makes scholarships available for students who graduate with a 2.5 grade point average or higher and live in the city. Eligible students can earn up to $4,000 for college.

The Fear Factor event is open to participants between the ages of 5 and 18. Participants will test their courage by diving into tanks of worms and crickets for a good cause. Contestants will also receive pizza and pop. Prizes will be presented at the end of the evening.

Food and beverages will be available for the audience.

The event is being held on Sunday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hazel Park Recreation Center. Tickets are $8.00 per person at the door, or a flat rate of $12 if there are three or more contestants in a family.

If you are unable to attend donations are being accepted. You can send them too: “Hazel Park Promise Zone, P.O. Box 1068, Hazel Park, MI 48030.  Include “Fear Factor” in the memo portion of the check.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HAZEL PARK PROMISE ZONE INITIATIVE