On Saturday I ran in the Henny Penny/United Way 5K. This is the fourth year for the event. The turn-out was great! About 60 runners/walkers came to enjoy the beautiful morning and raise money for the Greater Dayton United Way. Last year's event raised over $3000 for the Eaton Community swimming pool memberships, as well as the MR/DD program to help build a playground for the handicapped. The event also consisted of a 15, 30, 50, or 75 mile bike ride that toured all the covered bridges in Preble County.
This year, the money raised is going to help families buy school supplies. Preble county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, therefore school supplies for area children will be the focus this year. Local programs like the Domestic Violence Shelter, Feeding the Elderly, The Emergency Assistance, and Young Leaders programs have benefited from continuous support of the entire network of services.
I am pictured with Preble County United Way representative, Janet Crelin after I received my award. I finished runner-up, overall female with a time of about 25 minutes. It was another great day in Ohio!
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