Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA along with volunteers from the Diane McGovern Fund are pleased to announce they are joining forces and will host a 5K Run and One Mile Fun Walk/Run to benefit the Diane McGovern Fund on Saturday, April 16th. The event is a collaboration of the YMCA and volunteers from our local school community and will start and end at the Y located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.
The One Mile Fun Walk/Run will begin at 8:30 am. A $10 Fun Run Registration Fee will be required to those who want to participate. The 5K Run begins at 9:15 am. A $25 5K Registration Fee will apply to interested participants for this run. Individual donations can also be made to benefit the fund. There will be a race check in and package pick up for this event being held at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA facility on April 15th from 6:30-8:30 pm. All registered runners and walkers should pick up their packets on the 15th during the scheduled time.
The Diane McGovern Fund is a fund to help a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School teacher find some financial relief from insurmountable medical expenses as she continues to battle with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC).
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Interested participants can register for this great cause online at www.dianemcgovernfund.com or by visiting Member Services at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA no later than April 1st to secure a t-shirt for the event. Registration will also take place at the Y facility. Late registration will be held at 7:30 am the day of the event. Please contact Sheri Cognetti, Senior Program Director, Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or email Sheri at scognetti@fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org with any questions.
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org to learn more about Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA programs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.