The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Miles for Moe 5K set
TORRINGTON — The Miles 4 Moe Foundation will present its ninth annual 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, according to a news release. The foundation continues the legacy of Emil “Moe” Renzullo, by supporting organizations such as Camp MOE that provide an outdoor camp experience to children of all abilities. The foundation also supports families who have a child diagnosed with cancer, as well as hospitals and organizations that treat these children.
The Harvest Fest 5K will start and finish at Camp MOE, 1145 Brandy Hill Road, Torrington and consists of paved and gravel roads “with rolling hills and fall foliage views,” members said. Both runners and walkers are welcome. Onsite registration runs from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m. Participants can also register online or download and mail the registration form from https:// miles4moe.org/. Finishers will be greeted at the finish line by announcer Dan Lovallo. The race will be timed by Fast Track Timing.
The Harvest Fest will also feature a picnic lunch, a silent auction, and tours of Camp MOE. For information, contact Emil Renzullo, Miles for Moe Foundation at 860459-4318 or miles4moe@gmail.com
Established in memory of Emil “Moe” Renzullo, Jr., a very special boy who died from leukemia in 2010, the Miles 4 Moe Foundation Fund is dedicated to raising funds to benefit our local children. The Foundation seeks to continue his legacy by supporting organizations such as Camp MOE, an inclusive summer camp for children with and without disabilities. The Foundation also strives to benefit families who have a child diagnosed with cancer and to support the hospitals and organizations that treat these children.
For information, visit https :// miles4moe.org/. Additional information about Camp MOE is available at www.campmoe.org.