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Lifelinx/DAY 5K Run Renamed to Honor Nick Kruczek

Nick, of Guilford died at age 20 in 2013. He died of a drug overdose.

By Jack Kramer

Correspondent

GUILFORD, CT – The annual Lifelinx/DAY 5K run has been renamed this year to honor Nick Kruczek.

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The run is now known at the Lifelinx/DAY Nick Kruczek Color Run/Walk.

Nick, of Guilford died at age 20 in 2013. He died of a drug overdose.

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In the years since his death Nick’s mother, Sue, has become an outspoken voice in the state, advocating for efforts to help battle Connecticut’s heroin and opioid crisis.

The walk/run will be held on Saturday, May 13th at the Guilford Fairgrounds on Lovers Lane.

You can register online at www.lifelinx.org or www.itsworthguilford.org or all 203-208-2228 for registration, donor and sponsor information.

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