Funds raised support the Y’s annual Heroes Campaign to provide scholarships to children and families who are in need.
(Oneida, NY – June 2014) On Saturday July 12 participants will walk in memory of Frank “Coach D” DiChristina. Registration will be open from 11 to 11:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies held from 11:30 a.m. to noon and the 5K walk will take place from noon to 1 p.m. The event will conclude with post walk closing ceremonies between 1 and 1:30 p.m.
For those interested in a shorter option there will also be a one (1) mile loop that will serve as an alternative to the 5K course.
The event will begin and end at the Oneida Family Y. Parking will be available at the Oneida Y. There will be water on the course as well as post walk refreshments.
Register at the Oneida, Rome or New Hartford YMCA branches, online at www.ymcatrivalley.org via facebook.com/ymcaofthegreatertrivalley or email John Elberson, Director of Development, at jelberson@ymcatrivalley.org.
Adults pay $20 and children younger than 12 are free.
Free t-shirts will be given to the first 300 registrations.