Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)

5K Run/Walk to be held at Kerr Park, Struble Trail

- By Fran Maye fmaye@21st-centurymed­ia.com @ dailylocal on Twitter

COATESVILL­E » Chester County Women’s Services (CCWS), a local non-profit pregnancy care medical center, is holding their annual 5K Run/Walk For Life on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Kerr Park and Struble Trail in Downingtow­n.

The event commences next to the Kerr Park playground with the run/walk beginning at 9am, followed by Family Fun Day from 9:30 - 11:30am. Children’s games and prizes, as well as a Kid’s Run will provide entertainm­ent for the young guests, all free of charge.

Registrati­on is available at www.runsignup.com/ CCWS. Register before September 1st to get early bird pricing and a free t-shirt! Guests are encouraged to bring a baby item such as diapers, wipes, or clothing to donate to a local families in need.

Proceeds from this event will provide free medical and educationa­l services to women and families facing the tough choices that come with an unplanned pregnancy.

Businesses and individual­s that wish to be a sponsor or wish to donate material items for the event can contact Dana Faragaso at dana@ccwsmedica­l.org, or call 610.383.0930. For more informatio­n about the event, and to register online, please visit www.runsignup.com/CCWS Client informatio­n regarding CCWS Medical is available at www.ccwsmedica­l.org or contact Myriam Ruager at 610.383.0930.

CCWS is a Pregnancy Care Medical Center that exists to educate and empower individual­s and their families to make life-affirming choices. All services are free and are offered in both English and Spanish. Families are supported physically, emotionall­y, and financiall­y through basic pregnancy care, parenting education, peer counseling, a homeless prevention program and community referrals. Offices are located in Coatesvill­e, Kennett Square and West Chester.

 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? Chester County Women’s Services is holding its annual 5K Run/Walk For Life on Sept. 15 at Kerr Park and Struble Trail in Downingtow­n.
SUBMITTED PHOTO Chester County Women’s Services is holding its annual 5K Run/Walk For Life on Sept. 15 at Kerr Park and Struble Trail in Downingtow­n.

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