Last year 200-plus walkers, bikers and runners and more than 60 sponsors raised $25,000 for Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
The Deborah Hospital Foundation of Deborah Heart and Lung Center invites friends, kids, co-workers and more and come out for a fun-filled day on Saturday, Sept. 16 when the foundation kicks off its 7th Annual 5K Run, 1-mile Walk-a-Thon, and 40-mile Bike Ride to benefit Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
This year’s event has a new location with Lenape High School, 235 Hartford Road.
According to event officials, Lenape’s track offers views for the Walk-a-Thon and Run, as well as providing stable surfaces for strollers and wheelchairs.
The 40-mile Bike Ride will wind through Burlington County.
Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the football stadium and the event kicks off at 9 a.m., rain or shine.
Each year, officials say that each year the Deborah Hospital Foundation’s Bohlen Mt. Holly, Medford, and Home Chapters have hosted the walk the event has grown.
Last year, 200-plus walkers, bikers and runners and more than 60 sponsors raised $25,000 for Deborah Heart and Lung Center, which officials say in 95 years has never billed a patient.
“This event keeps growing every year,” event coordinator Doreen Liller said. “I am anticipating a large turnout of walkers, bikers and runners.”
Pre-registration fees are as follows: students, 10–18 years old, $15; 5K Run, $25; 1-Mile Walk, $20; 40-Mile Bike Ride, $50.
Those who register the day of the event, add $5 to each fee.
All participants pre-registered by Sept. 5 will receive a complimentary t-shirt.
Medals will be awarded in the 5K run for first overall male and female; top three males and females according to age group (14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 plus) and the top male and female Deborah employees.
For more information, or advance registration, call Liller at (609) 893–3372 ext. 8001, e-mail dliller@deborahfoundation.org, or for online registration or a printable form, visit www.deborahfoundation.org.
