The Run for Jon is only two weeks away. Remember to sign up and/or donate
The 34th annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 24th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru.
All proceeds benefit families of local children with serious medical problems.
As it states on the Run’s website.
The Run for Jon is an annual cross-country race and walk. It raises money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honors the memory of Jon Evans.
In 1990, 13-year-old Jon Evans was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Soon after his diagnosis, two long-time friends of the Evans family, Mark Elmore and Scott Woodward, organized the first Run for Jon to raise money to help pay for expenses. Just two weeks before the 2nd Run, Jon passed away. Every year since then, family and friends have held the Run for Jon to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems.
The race course winds through 2.5 miles of Forrence Orchards in Peru, NY. The walk portion of the event is approximately 1 mile and there is a short fun run for the kids. The event attracts approximately 300 participants each year and raises $4,000.
Posted: August 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News.