Student health organization sponsors Fall Fest 5K race
Contact: Rene Abadie
11/9/06
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Organization of Health Promotion and Education will sponsor its annual Fall Fest 5K run Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium.
The event is intended to increase health and physical activity for members of the community while also raising money for the Tangipahoa Volunteer Center for the Aging, said Ashley VonHodgany, president of the student organization.
The race will start at Strawberry Stadium, follow a route around the Southeastern campus and conclude at the stadium. Participants will receive a t-shirt and will be entered into drawings for prizes. Free food and entertainment will follow the race.
Advanced registration is $10 for students and children and $12 for community members. There is a $15 fee for race day registration, which starts at 5 p.m. at the stadium. Forms and additional information are available from the office of the Southeastern Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, 400 Tennessee St., or by calling 985-549-2129.
The race is co-sponsored with class members of Health Studies 362, a health promotion course that includes planning various health events as the core of its curriculum.
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