TIPTON – A 5K race will kick off the start of Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger’s Celebration Weekend at 8:30 a.m., May 31 at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park.
Celebration Weekend is a culmination of an entire year’s effort of fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger. Live TV and radio broadcasts and live events are held as a way to recognize donors, volunteers and Miracle Kids who have benefitted from donations.
Pre-registration is $15 and available online at events.geisinger.org. Day-of registration will begin at 7 a.m. and is $20.
Pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt. T-shirts will be available for day-of registrants, while supplies last.
Awards will be distributed to top overall male and female winners and top finishers in each of the following age groups: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-plus.
For more information, contact Vanessa Houser at 1-800-451-5437 or vkhouser@geisinger.edu.
The funds raised by this event will help to provide pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and throughout Geisinger Health System.