Woburn Friends Planning 22nd Annual Step Out for Hospice

The Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care are planning the 22nd annual Step Out for Hospice on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Woburn.

The fundraiser supports care for terminally ill individuals and their loved ones provided by Woburn-based VNA Hospice & Palliative Care. The hospice team provides physical, emotional, social, practical, and spiritual support to promote quality of life at the end of life. Charitable giving enables the nonprofit to serve patients in need, offer bereavement support, 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 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, beer, chowder, hot dogs and more.

The event, presented with the Irish American Club of Woburn and Shamrock Running Club, starts at the Irish American Club, 147 Main St. Children ages 13 and under can join the 1-mile Fun Run beginning at 11:30 am. The Fun Run is free. 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 (day of: $40). Students 18 and under can register for $15. Step Out for Hospice sweatshirts are guaranteed for entries received by Oct. 2.

To register, visit http://www.vnacare.org/stepout or call Deborah Corkum of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care at 774-502-8290.

Pictured are, back row, from left: Brian Kelley, co-chair of the Woburn Friends; Joe McDonough, co-chair of the Woburn Friends; Diane Sawyer; Barbara McElhiney; Karen Webber, director of fund development for VNA Hospice & Palliative Care; and Jamie Kelley, co-chair of the Woburn Friends. Front row, from left: Connie McGilvray, first vice chair of the Woburn Friends, Joanne O’Brien, and Carole Torrice.