The committee behind the successful Hoptown Half-Marathon and 5K have donated a portion of the proceeds raised by the race to the Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
According to a news release, members of the Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K committee donated $1,000 to the cause that it is dedication to funding research in the hope of one day finding a cure to Alzheimer’s. To accommodate the Hoptown Half & 5K event date, the Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s agreed to move its own Walk date one day later, paving the way for a successful weekend for both groups.
Officials say that partnership with the Walk was a great example of the community working together for a great cause. For more information about the Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s and their efforts, go online to alz.org.