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McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home is event sponsor for 19th annual Step Out for Hospice on Oct. 2
Walk/Run in Woburn supports hospice care for terminally ill individuals and their loved ones in area communities.
McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home recently returned as an event sponsor for the 19th annual Step Out for Hospice Walk/Run on Sunday, Oct. 2, in Woburn, to benefit VNA Hospice & Palliative Care.
“We’re grateful to everyone at McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home for the many years they’ve supported Step Out for Hospice,” said Meaghan Gangi, development associate for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care. “They are helping us make a difference in the lives of local residents.”
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. McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home is located in Woburn, and the Dello Russo family also has locations in Medford and Wilmington. To learn more, visit http://dellorusso.net/.
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Pictured are Connie McGilvray, co-chair of the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, (left) and David Dello Russo of McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home.
Step Out for Hospice begins at the Irish American Club of Woburn, 147 Main St., and goes around Horn Pond. 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, and raffle.
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Preregister now for the Walk or Road Race for a discounted fee of $30. Step Out for Hospice long-sleeve shirts are guaranteed for Walk and Road Race entries received by Sept. 28. The Fun Run is free; preregistration is appreciated.
To register or make a donation, visit www.vnacare.org/stepout or call Meaghan Gangi, development associate for VNA Hospice Care, at 781-569-2820. Register on the day of the event for $40 at the Irish American Club of Woburn, 147 Main St., beginning at 10 a.m.
