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Woburn Friends Bringing Step Out for Hospice to the City for 20th Year
The 3-mile walk, 5-mile road race and fun run for kids supports VNA Hospice & Palliative Care.
The Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care are planning the 20th annual Step Out for Hospice on Sunday, Oct. 1, in Woburn.
The fundraiser supports care for terminally ill individuals and their loved ones provided by Woburn-based VNA Hospice & Palliative Care. The event features a 1-Mile Fun Run for kids, 3-Mile Walk, and 5-Mile Road Race. Participants can join in the “after party” with live music and dancing, chowder, hot dogs and more.
“Two decades of Step Out for Hospice is an amazing achievement. We’re incredibly grateful for the Woburn Friends’ dedication and hard work on behalf of our terminally ill patients, and for the Irish American Club of Woburn, Shamrock Running Club, and the community for supporting our mission of caring,” said Deborah Corkum, manager of grants and donor communications for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care.
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Step Out for Hospice helps VNA Hospice & Palliative Care serve terminally ill patients in need, offer bereavement support, train volunteers, and offer vital care to local residents.
The event starts at the Irish American Club of Woburn, 147 Main St., and goes around Horn Pond. Children ages 13 and under can join the 1-mile Fun Run beginning at 11:30 am. The Fun Run is free.
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The 3-Mile Walk starts at noon, and 5-mile Road Race at 12:30 pm. Preregister now for the Walk or Road Race for a discounted fee of $30. Step Out for Hospice long-sleeve shirts are guaranteed for entries received by Sept. 27. To register, visit http://www.vnacare.org/stepout or call Deborah Corkum of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care at 888-663-3688, ext. 1362. Register at the event beginning at 10 am for $40.
Woburn residents serving on the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care are Bob Brown, treasurer; Rita H. Doherty; Carol Flaherty; Susan Jamieson; Richard Haggerty; Brian Kelley; Jamie Kelley, co-chair; Doris T. Lynch, founder; Joseph D. McDonough, Jr., co-chair; Barbara McElhiney; Connie McGilvray, co-chair; Ed Maguire; Ann Mooney; Joanne O’Brien; Diane Sawyer; Carole Torrice; and Tracey White, secretary.
