Local Residents Soar Through SPF 5K Run
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Council hosted the 2012 United for a Cause 5K run.
On a cold last Saturday in April, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Council hosted the United for a Cause 5k run and the mile walk/run. Sheri Cognetti, the race’s director, worked cohesively with PTA Council health and wellness directors Mara Levy and Christine Walker to put on the event. “It began with the pedometer initiative five years ago and has evolved into this,” said Cognetti. “This is the first race that we have worked on together with the PTA Council.” The proceeds of the event go towards the PTA Council’s health and wellness scholarship as well as funding to sustain the Livestrong at the Y program. The grant provides scholarship monies for high school seniors students who hope to pursue a career in…
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