Taking steps to end childhood cancer during St. Jude fundraiser

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Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Springfield residents can lace up their walking shoes and take steps to end childhood cancer during the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital annual Springfield St. Jude Walk/Run fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

The event will be held at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park. Registration opens at 7 a.m., the event starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m.

Use the link below to register and search for events happening in Springfield, Mo. After creating a free account, you can sign up as a volunteer, or a runner, or choose to donate money to the organization.

The event is free, but all of the proceeds fund the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, allowing children who receive their care to walk away with a better chance for a cancer-free future.

Registering online does not guarantee you a volunteer spot, so be sure and sign up as early as possible.

  • What: Annual Springfield St. Jude Walk/Run
  • Who: Jude Children’s Research Hospital
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 24. 7:30-10 a.m.
  • Where: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park Springfield, MO
  • Sign up at fundraising.stjude.org
  • For more information, call (314)925-5608