Charity walk/run slated at North Park
WEXFORD — A charity walk/run will be held at 8 a.m. Sept. 10 at the North Park boathouse.
There will be a 5-kilometer course for runners and the physically challenged, and walkers can enjoy a one-mile walk.
Cost for adults ages 14 and up is $15 before Aug. 31, and $17 after Aug. 31. The cost for people ages 6 to 13 is $5 before Aug. 31 and $7 after Aug. 31.
All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Elora's HOPE Foundation.
The foundation is named after Elora Geier, a seventh grade student in the North Allegheny school district who died from leukemia in April.
The foundation offers scholarship funds to local students studying special education.
Awards will go to the three top male and three top female runners, walkers, physically-challenged walkers and wheelchair participants. Medals will be given in different age groups.
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. All participants who sign up before Aug. 31 will receive a t-shirt.
For more information or to register for the race, call 412-608-2134 or visit www.ElorasHOPE.com.
