Dello Russo Funeral Homes is Step Out for Hospice lead sponsor

Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes is the event sponsor for the 22nd annual Step Out for Hospice walk/run on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Woburn, to benefit 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 Karen Webber, director of fund development 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, provides expert care and support to individuals and their loved ones facing an advanced or terminal illness. Donations enable the nonprofit to serve patients in need, train volunteers, and fulfill its mission to provide the right care with kindness and compassion every day for every person they serve.

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 (sweatshirt included). Students may register for the Walk or Road Race for $15. 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.