The 3rd Annual St Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk/Run is coming up Saturday, September 26. The 5k Route begins near the Proto Cathedral of Saint James the Greater, visits the Columbia River and the Fort Vancouver Historical site before returning to the Proto Cathedral. There is no cost to participate, but a donation of $25 minimum recommended. There will be a pre-registration pickup Friday, September 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Proto Cathedral. Rumor has it that Pope Francis may also be there (or not). :)
The Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run is a national program that provides funding for local Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conferences and Councils. Funds raised from these events remain local, allowing local SVdP Conferences/Councils to provide emergency assistance to those in need, regardless of race, origin, religion, or gender. Last year, over 4,500 SVdP Conferences and Councils provided 11.5 million service hours to help almost 15 million people in the United States.
Event Details:
September 26 at 9:00 AM
Registration begins at 7:30 AM
Event Beneficiary: District Council of Columbia River
For more information, contact:
John Schaffers
(360) 694 5388
[email protected]
