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Step Out for Hospice

Join us in person or virtually for the 25^thannual Step Out for Hospice on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, presented by the Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, the Irish American Club of Woburn, and the Shamrock Running Club! Our in-person walk, run, and kids' fun run will kick-off at the Irish American Club of Woburn, 147 Main St. You can make a difference in the lives of local residents facing a terminal illness by joining us for:

• 1-Mile Fun Run for ages 13 and younger at 11:30 a.m. (Register)
• 3-Mile Walk at noon (Register)
• 5-Mile Road Race at 12:30 p.m. (Register)
• Virtual Event (Register) 

Preregister for the walk or road race for $30 or register at the event for $40. Students ages 18 and younger may register for the walk or 5-mile road race for $15. Registrations received by Sept. 22 will be guaranteed a sweatshirt. Entry fee includes our celebration after the walk/run featuring live music, refreshments, and more. Fun Run for ages 13 and younger is free. A limited number of free shirts will be available for Fun Run participants.  

You can also help us raise vital funds for hospice care by:

• Raising money as an individual or team. (Create your fundraising page.)
• Enlisting your company as a corporate sponsor. (Sponsorship opportunities)
• Remembering or honoring someone special through a donation. (Donate)
• Making a donation in support of a walker, runner, or team. (View list) 

Information

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laura Wise, manager of fund development, at 617-886-6460. For event information or to volunteer, please contact Deborah Corkum, manager of grants and donor communications, at 508-868-5526. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter for event news.

Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care

The Woburn Friends of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care are dedicated to raising awareness of and charitable support for end-of-life care. The group is chaired by Brian Kelley, Jamie Kelley, and Joseph D. McDonough, Jr. Connie McGilvray serves as vice chair, Tracey White as secretary, and Robert D. Brown as treasurer. Members are Helen Barry, Jill Foley, Robin Foley Giardina, State Rep. Richard Haggerty, Paul Jamieson, Doris T. Lynch, Ed Maguire, Barbara McElhiney, Joanne O’Brien, Diane Sawyer, Susan Stander, and Carole Torrice.

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