Join The Mother's Day Breast Cancer Walk/Run

Celebrate Mother’s Day this year by showing your support for the health of moms everywhere.

The Souhegan Girl's Lacrosse Walk/Run For Breast Cancer will take place at Souhegan High School on Sunday, May 13 starting at 8:30 a.m. Runners and walkers will begin at 9 a.m. on their respective courses, which are about 3 miles.

This is a free rain or shine event, but donations are welcome. The walk/run is sponsored by Apple Physical Therapy and all funds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

There will be raffles, food, water and Kona Ice, as well as t-shirts available for sale. Bring the whole family, and don’t forget to wear pink.

Senior Mattison King is organizing the walk/run for her senior project. Each year, seniors at Souhegan High School are given the opportunity to pursue an interest, passion, or curiosity through a yearlong project known as their Senior Project.

King said the lacrosse team organized a breast cancer fundraiser last year in honor of their coach Maren Petropulos, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has also hosted a fundraising event at TGI Fridays and is selling bracelets.

Her goal for the project was to raise $10,000, but has only raised about $2,000 so far. Over 100 people are expected to join the walk/run and show their support in fighting cancer.

King said that she hopes her efforts will continue to raise awareness of this life-threatening disease. A total of 12.38 percent of women born today will be diagnosed with cancer of the breast at some time during their lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute.

For more information on the walk/run and how to donate, you can contact Mattison King at HeyMatty111@aim.com.