"Hull of a Race"
The Mark Twain Area Parkinson’s Group was established in 2005 with a “small” group—3 with Parkinson’s, 2 husbands, 1 wife and the founder of the group, Lori Griffith—a physical therapist who felt Parkinson people had much to gain as a result of physical therapy and a support group. Since then, the group has added “fund raising” as its main goal—we’re dedicated to the idea that we can help find a cure for Parkinson’s through research—our goal is to help fund this research. This will be our 6th annual “Hull of a Race,” a 5K Race/Walk—and Fun Run for children. This year we are also adding a 10K Race. We have donated over $20,000 during this time frame.
Sadly our group has lost 2 of its original members this past year—“they’ve crossed the finish line” but our work goes on, in their honor. We were fortunate to have some of the West Pike High School Class of 1999 join in. The “unplanned” crashing of their high school 10 YEAR reunion family picnic resulted in their involvement. In addition, several other West Pike alumni have joined the group—our committee numbers about 16 now—our only goal—the “Hull of a Race” fund raiser which occurs the 3rd Saturday of August, this year—August 20th. It’s a small town event but is growing. Our 5K race course will be certified and we’re adding the 10K course. We have a professional timer and a lot of enthusiasm.
This year we’re also having a “Raffle” of gift certificates from businesses in the surrounding area. Runners are encouraged to tuck some $$$$ in their running attire to participate in the raffle. We have gift certificates ranging from restaurants, jewelry stores, beauty parlors, quite a variety.
If you’re a runner or walker—come to “small town USA” and experience what a small community can do—we’re small but we have “BIG IDEAS.”
We can't cure Parkinson's Disease but we can help.
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