Greenville 5K to raise funds for African youths
GREENVILLE — Local running and walking enthusiasts can look forward to a new challenge with a 5K run/walk event March 24.
The event is a fundraiser for To: Africa From: U.S., a nonprofit organization founded by Mary Fournier of Cedar Springs, who is committed to supporting communities and youths in African nations.
The race begins next to The Club Fitness at 9 a.m. and runs along a portion of the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail and includes segments around Baldwin Lake.
The race will be broken up into age categories.
Registration is $25 before Feb. 28, $30 after that through March 23 or $35 on the day of the race.
To register, email 2africafromus@gmail.com. Include name, address, email, phone number, age and name of accompanying or participating parent or guardian (if participant is age 12 or younger).
There also are volunteering opportunities available Call (616) 644-0483.
What about all the Americans that need help. What about all these homeless kids that live in America? Really this is just a joke, i can’t wait for this day to come i will protest the whole thing along with many other people. Anyone that helps another country then their own should just get out and go live there. What a joke.
I am a runner, but will not pay $25 for this event.