PITTSBURGH PRIEST OFFERS HEATHCARE AND DIGNITY TO THE POOREST OF
THE POOR
Annual Ole’5K Race Supports The Anna Seethaler Hospital in Oaxaca,
Mexico
In 1999 local Capuchin-Franciscan, Father Scott Seethaler,
visited missionary friends in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was so moved by the extreme poverty and
lack of healthcare available that he pledged to build a medical clinic to serve
these poorest of the poor. The Anna
Seethaler Clinic, named after his mother, opened one year later in November
2000. Today, the clinic has grown into a
full service hospital providing healthcare to 2,300 patients each month. The hospital relies on donations from
generous benefactors and fundraising events like the Ole’5K.
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In 2009, three eighth grade girls were inspired to aid Father
Scott in his mission. Cross country
runners Jess, Kristyna, and Shannon, with the help of their running families,
created the Ole’5K fundraiser as their confirmation projects. Much of the work for this event each year
continues to be done by new generations of confirmation candidates. Over the past five years the Ole’ 5K has
raised $104,000 for TASH, Inc and the number of participants has grown from 176
to 770.
Register today at www.ole5k.com
for the 6th Annual Ole’5K run/walk which promises to be the biggest
and best yet. It will be held on Saturday April 5, 2014 10:00 am at Pie Traynor Field in North
Park. This community,
family friendly event includes the 5K race, DJ, prizes, Sheetz coffee truck, raffle
baskets, and a Mexican buffet lunch which has come to be known as the best
post-race fiesta in the ‘burgh! 94
cents of every dollar raised goes directly to The Anna Seethaler Hospital
(TASH, Inc) in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Father Scott is a Pittsburgh
area native, Catholic priest, counselor, and popular motivational speaker whose
ministry takes him throughout the country.
He has a daily radio show which can be heard on WEDO-AM. He is passionate about his work in the United
States and his calling to provide not only
medical attention but compassion and dignity to the poor of Oaxaca.More information about the hospital and the race can be
found at www.ole5k.com.