Event promotes exercise and good health for children
May 7, 2009
What: 22nd Annual H.O. Maxey 5th Grade Fun Run/Walk
When: Thursday and Friday, May 14 and 15 at 9:45 a.m.
(Rain dates May 21 & 22)
Where: Noelridge Park Track (Run/Walk begins behind swimming pool)
Description: St. Luke’s Sports Medicine is sponsoring a two-mile fun run/walk promoting the enjoyment and importance of exercise for good health. Hundreds of Cedar Rapids fifth graders will participate over the two days of the run/walk. The event is named after H.O. Maxey, who was a physical education teacher for than 30 years. Maxey, who died in 1997, was one of the original founders of the run/walk. The event is coordinated by Cedar Rapids Community Schools and sponsored by St. Luke’s Sports Medicine.
Media inquiries about St. Luke’s involvement may be directed at Sarah Corizzo, 369-8372 or 560-2385.
