After a successful inaugural event, the Aging Ahead Foundation is gearing up for its second 5K Run/1K Walk, taking place Saturday, June 1 in Queeny Park!
Aging Ahead and the Aging Ahead Foundation were thrilled about the positive and enthusiastic support from the community during the 2018 event. Over 110 runners, walkers, virtual runners, volunteers, and supporters attended the 2018 run. Rene Knott, KSDK’s 5 on Your Side, will be returning to serve as the Master of Ceremony for the upcoming 2019 run.
The run’s fundraising efforts last year raised $12,000 for Aging Ahead’s Meals on Wheels program, providing over 1,600 meals for older adults in our community! Aging Ahead serves 2,900 home-delivered meals in St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin County. Meals on Wheels delivers more than a meal; it provides a personal contact and often opens the door to additional support for participants wishing to remain independent in their own homes.
To register for the 2019 Aging Ahead & Edward Jones 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, please visit www.racesonline.com/events/miles-for-meals-stl . For more information on how to get involved with this event, please contact Kerri Gallagher at kgallagher@agingahead.org .