Respond Now 5K Run/Walk for Hunger

The 4th annual Respond Now 5K Run/Walk for Hunger is set for September 12, 2015 at 9 a.m. The course begins in Bicentennial Park of Olympia Fields and takes participants through a scenic, tree-lined neighborhood. Please join Respond Now for this scenic 3.1 mile course designed for a USATF-certified run or leisurely stroll. The cost of the event is $20 currently or $25 during the week before the race; all proceeds go towards Respond Now’s work to fight hunger in the south suburbs. Contribute to a great cause in a healthy and fun way!

Participants are encouraged to gather sponsors and bring out family, friends, and neighbors to support them and Respond Now. In addition to the race, Respond Now volunteers will be collecting food donations, so get your canned goods ready! Visit www.respondnow.org to register for the event, become a fundraiser, volunteer, or sponsor the event. Let’s work together to fight hunger in the south suburbs -- Hope to see you in September!

Respond Now is a United Way agency and a partner of the Greater Chicago Food Depository located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. For 45 years, Respond Now has provided a wealth of services and programs to individuals and families in need, including food, rent, and mortgage, utility, and prescription medication assistance. Call 708-755-4357 for more information.