JULY 28, 2010
KING'S CROSS COUNTRY HOSTING 4TH ANNUAL PARKER PALERMO MEMORIAL RUN/WALK AUGUST 1
WILKES-BARRE -- The King's College cross country team is hosting the 4th Annual Parker Palermo Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Kirby Park on Sunday, August 1st @ 10:00 a.m.
Registration is set from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Kirby Park. The entry fee is $15.00 per-runner.
Palermo, a 2003 King's graduate and former Monarch cross country runner, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2006. Proceeds are benefiting 4 Paws Spay & Neuter Program in Wilkes-Barre. In each of the last three years, the race has raised over $2,200 for 4 Paws.
Palermo, who resided in Spencerport, New York, participated in cross country for three seasons at King's. An avid runner, he completed his first marathon, the Reckson Long Island Marathon, on May 7, 2006. Palermo worked at Plains Animal Hospital as a Vet-Tech, with hopes of going to Veterinary School. He had a great love for animals, often fostering numerous cats, dogs, and even a lamb until he found a good home for them.
Sponsorship opportunities are available as follows, but any donation is appreciated:
1) Bronze Donation: $25.00 – Sponsors name in program.
2) Silver Donation: $50.00 – Sponsors name in program and at the race day registration table.
3) Gold Donation: $100.00 – Sponsors name in program, on back of T-shirt & race day registration tables.
