Mary Greeley Medical Center's Annual Hope Run for Hospice set for June 16
AMES, IA – Mary Greeley Medical Center will host the 12th Annual Hope Run for Hospice on Saturday, June 16.
The event will include 5K and 10K races, a non-competitive one mile walk/run, and the Hope Run Jr. for youth ages 10 and under.
All funds raised at the event benefit the Israel Family Hospice House, a 12-bed inpatient unit in west Ames, operated by HOMEWARD Hospice of Mary Greeley Medical Center. The staff and volunteers at the hospice house are specially trained in the various aspects of end-of-life care and focus on the physical, emotional and spiritual comfort for both the patient and their family.
New to the Hope Run this year, participants can raise additional funds for the Israel Family Hospice House by creating a personal or team fundraising web page.
The route starts at Ames Middle School (3915 Mortensen Road in Ames). The last mile of the route runs behind the hospice house, finishing on the Ames Middle School Track.
Registration is $25 for adults ($30 on race day) and $10 for youth ages 12 and under. Participants may pick up their race packet on Friday, June 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First National Bank (405 5th Street in Ames) or on the morning of the race.
Race Day Schedule
6:30 a.m. Registration and packet pick-up
8:00 a.m. Hope Run for Hospice (5K, 10K and 1-mile non-competitive walk/run)
9:15 a.m. Hope Run Jr. (ages 10 and under)
9:30 a.m. Individual and team awards
For the 5K and 10K races, medals are awarded to the top three finishers in 19 categories. All youth under the age of 12 will receive a participant ribbon. Refreshments and entertainment will be located on the track infield.
Participants are encouraged to enter as teams. Teams will be awarded prizes in categories including individual and team top fundraisers, most participants, and most participants for a business team.
To register, view the route or for more information, please visit www.mgmc.org/hoperun or call 515-239-2147.
