D105 Dash Raises Over 13K For Area Schools

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — The annual D105 Dash 5k and 1.5 mile fun run was a success this year, attracting more than 325 runners. The district said the weather was a bit rainy the morning of the race, but runners were determined and raised money for the five schools that make up the district.

State Senator John Curran and House Leader Jim Durkin also attended the race, which was presented by Lindsey Paulus of Coldwell Banker. Curran and Durkin took part in pre-race activities, the district said.

“Rain, sleet or hail, this neighborhood will always get out to help support our kids and the district. We are so lucky,” race Committee Member Jami Buttron said while packing up boxes during the post-race downpour.

The race raised over $13,000, with the help of runners entries and the donations from Westfield Ford, Gemini Gymnastics, and Coldwell Banker and Lindsey Paulus. The district said the money will be used to enhance the K-8 educational experience for students at Ideal, Hodgkins, Spring Avenue, and Seventh Avenue Elementary Schools and Gurrie Middle School through activities, projects and educational materials
provided by District 105 school PTOs.

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