Run for Randy to step off May 31

Plans are well under way for the ninth annual Run for Randy. The event will be held on Thursday, May 31, at Horse Fair Park in Spring Grove.

This event is held in memory of Randy Palya, a Spring Grove boy who lost a difficult and courageous battle with brain stem cancer at the age of nine in February of 2004. Proceeds from the event benefit many local charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, It’s All About Kids, SuperSibs, Turning Point, Home of the Sparrow, Mainstay Therapeutic Riding Program, several Local Food Pantries, and many more worthwhile charities; as well as support the Randy Palya Memorial Scholarship which provides scholarships for recreational soccer, baseball, softball and basketball for families in need of assistance.

Before the start of the run/walk entertainment will be provided by Lisa Chodorowski and her talented group of Suzuki Violinists, as well as a special vocal performance by Randy’s sister, Dayna Palya. This year’s official race starter will be Randy’s dear friend, Chris Vlasak.

At the finish line participants can enjoy refreshments and music will be provided by DJ; Dean Palya Jr.  Raffle tickets to win a beautiful Run for Randy Quilt may be purchased at the event or along with mail-in registration for $1 each or six for $5.

The raffle drawing will be held at 6:15pm on race day. You must be present to win. Event registration fee is $15 for adults, $10 for children (14 and under), or $50 for a family. Registrations will be accepted up until race time on May 31, however register before May 20, to get your T-shirt.

Registration and/or Sponsor forms may be mailed, with a check payable to The Randy Palya Memorial Fund, to Dean and Nancy Palya  6914 Tall Grass Ct.  Spring Grove, IL 60081. T-shirt pickup and last minute registration will begin at 5 p.m. and the run/walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event happens rain or shine. More than 1,300 registrants participated in the Run for Randy last year. For more information and to download a registration form visit the website at www.runforrandy.org.

 


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