Press Release

September 16, 2004 OR Nurses hosting benefit walk/run “ Run For the Health of It” set for Saturday, Sept. 25 The Upper Peninsula Chapter Association of Operating Room (OR) Nurses will host a “Run For the Health of It” 5-kilometer Run/Walk and 10-K Run on Saturday, Sept. 25. Race proceeds will support education assistance for OR Nurses from all over the Upper Peninsula. The fund-raiser will begin at 9 a.m. at the Presque Isle Pavilion and finish there. The course will wind around the Presque Isle and Lake Superior shoreline. Water stations will be available en route, and volunteers will offer racers time splits. The entry fee is $12 for Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club (UPRRC) members, and $15 for non-members. Registration will be held from 8 to 8:50 a.m. the day of the race. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, and ribbons will be awarded to the Top 3 age group winners. All participants will receive official race T-shirts. In addition, a number of door prizes will be awarded following the race. Early registration is encouraged. Those interested in competing or volunteering are asked to contact John Wells at 225-3638. E-MAIL THIS MGHS STORY Enter recipient's e-mail: Close Window MGHS HOME Marquette General Hospital, 420 W. Magnetic Street, Marquette MI 49855