Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes sponsorsing Step Out for Hospice

Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes is the event sponsor for Step Out for Hospice. The 21st annual walk/run on Sunday, Sept. 30, in Woburn, benefits VNA Hospice & Palliative Care.

“We’re grateful to everyone at Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes for their long-time support of Step Out for Hospice,” said Daiva Braunfelds, vice president of hospice and advanced illness management for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care. “They are helping us make a difference in the lives of local residents.”

Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes has locations at 60 Pleasant St., Woburn; 374 Main St., Wilmington; and 306 Main St., Medford. To learn more, visit http://dellorusso.net/. VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, established in 1979, is based in Woburn and serves area communities. Care is provided in patients’ homes as well as assisted living and other facilities.

Step Out for Hospice begins at the Irish American Club of Woburn, 147 Main St. The free, 1-Mile Fun Run for children ages 13 and under starts at 11:30 a.m. Prizes and a limited number of T-shirts will be available for Fun Run participants. The 3-Mile Walk starts at noon, and 5-mile Road Race at 12:30 pm. Participants are invited to enjoy the post-walk/run festivities, including live music and dancing, chowder, hot dogs, popcorn, raffle, and silent auction.

Preregister now for the Walk or Road Race for a discounted fee of $30. Students may register for the Walk or Road Race for $15 (minimum age of 13 for the Road Race). Step Out for Hospice sweatshirts are guaranteed for Walk and Road Race entries received by Sept. 26. The Fun Run is free; preregistration is appreciated.

To register, visit www.vnacare.org/stepout or call Deborah Corkum of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care at 888-663-3688, ext. 1362. Step Out for Hospice is presented by the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, Irish American Club of Woburn, and Shamrock Running Club.

Pictured:

Connie McGilvray, first vice chair of the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, (left) and David Dello Russo of Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes