FORTY FORT — The Eighth Annual Steph’s Fall 5K will take place Saturday, Sept. 28 on the grounds of the Luzerne County Sports Complex. Participants can compete in the 5K (3.1) miles) run or in the 3K (1.856 mile) walk.
Awards will be given to the top finishers in both the run and the walk, with medals going to the top three finishers in each age group. A kid’s Fun Run for children 10 years of age and under will also take place prior to the start of the race. In addition to the run/walk, there will be raffle items.
Registration, additional information and a list of featured raffle items may be found online at www.stephsfall5k.com.
Participants may register in person the day of the race with registration tables open from 8:30 to 10:10 a.m. The race begins promptly at 10:30 a.m.
Stephanie Godri-Johnston, a graduate of Wyoming Area, passed away from colon cancer in May 2012 at just 32 years of age. Steph’s Fall 5K was created as a way for her family and friends to honor her memory and continue the mission of awareness for colon cancer prevention.
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US. It is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early. Early screenings save lives.
Through the generosity of sponsors, participants and donors, Steph’s Fall 5K has been able to provide nearly $30,000 in scholarship monies to outstanding seniors at Wyoming Area Secondary Center in Exeter in just seven years. In addition to the scholarship award, the organization has donated close to $40,000 to the Colon Cancer Alliance to help fund programs that have provided grants to over 100 people in need of financial assistance related to colorectal cancer diagnosis.
As of late 2017, the Stephanie Godri-Johnston Memorial Scholarship is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
For more information, email stephsfall5k@gmail.com.
