Johnny's Jog for Charity Coming this Weekend to West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT - Get ready to jog in style while benefiting three incredible non-profit children's organizations by participating in Johnny’s Jog for Charity 5K on Sunday, March 26.

The race had been postponed due to snow on March 19, according to a release. The event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at Blue Back Square, with registration taking place from 9 to 10 a.m.

Come out to Run, Walk, Push Strollers or just be festive with family and friends. Bagpipers will send you off and welcome you back.

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There will be prizes for best Irish Garb, Face Painting, Irish Music, Irish Step Dancing and much more. An after-party will be hosted by Rizzuto's Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar, with free parking available at Town Hall on South Main Street.

Johnny's Jog for Charity is inspired by an 8-year-old child, Johnny Moran, who has bravely battled an unknown neuromuscular condition since birth. With the unending love and support of so many individuals and organizations, Johnny has been able to persevere through life's many challenges.

The vision of Johnny's Jog for Charity is to pay it forward by bringing the community together with a grand St. Patrick's Day themed 5K event benefiting three local non-profit children's organizations, so they can provide assistance to other children and their families.

Johnny's Jog for Charity has raised $142,000 for local children's charities over the last six years, last year bringing together over 500 people and raising $36,000 for Covenant Preparatory School of Hartford (www.covenantprep.org), The Miracle League of Connecticut (www.miracleleaguect.org) and The Molly Ann Tango Foundation (www.mollytango.org).

These charities benefit the lives of countless children annually and depend on communal donations to do so.

For more information on registration, donation and corporate sponsorship, visit the event website.

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