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St James hosts Christmas Without Cancer Queen of Hearts
Local Families Benefit; Total more than $23,000
And the winner is...........
It could be you any Thursday evening now at St. James Place, 5305 West 95th Street in Oak Lawn, with a Queen of Hearts total of more than $23,000, half of which will raise funds for Christmas Without Cancer and the other half prize money for the lucky card holder.
"St. James is a godsend for us,” said Gerri Neylon, founder of Christmas Without Cancer. “Our season might not begin until we hold our 5K in September but the fine people of St. James and their patrons know we can always help people locally with money to pay bills, medicines or parking at hospitals. The need is great all year.”
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Like the happy totals, the crowds have grown in recent weeks as the long-time Oak Lawn establishment hosts local walk-ups, regulars, baseball fans and people escaping the heat for a great summer meal indoors.
CWC 5th Annual 5K
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September 21, 2019 will mark the Fifth Annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Matt Hooker to raise funds and begin the season of giving period. Volunteers are needed for the execution of the event.
Race organizers anticipate approximately 600 participants directly from Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, and the greater Beverly/Mount Greenwood/Morgan Park communities.
I Run Evergreen Park Challenge 2019
The CWC 5K was added to the “I Run Evergreen Park” series in 2016. Under the leadership of Saint Xavier’s Shannon Center facility director Jennifer Quinlan, “I Run Evergreen Park” has flourished and introduced runners of all levels to six area 5K runs.
The Cougar 5K will take place on Saint Xavier University's Homecoming Weekend Saturday, September 28, 2019. The 5K Run/Walk begins promptly at 9 a.m. The Village of Evergreen Park is home to six 5K races throughout the year. Participates in at least three of the six in are eligible to receive an exclusive "I Run Evergreen Park" Challenge medal, an award certificate and $10 Jimmy John's gift card.
According to Neylon, combining efforts with other organizations “on a mission to help” raise awareness is boosting registration and funding for families at Christmas.
For more information on sponsorship or to make a donation, visit: www.christmaswithoutcancer.org
