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On Sunday, February 25th, 2018, we will host the 7th annual NO FRILLS FUN RUN. Our nominating committee recently selected this year's beneficiary. Please meet the 2018 Beneficiary Family:
The Greves!!
Ray Greve loved being a police officer to support his wife Julie, who enjoys working for the Park Ridge Park District, and his three daughters Alexis, 15 (York), Paige, 13 (Churchville), and Lyla, 7 (Emerson). Ray also worked part-time at Elmhurst College as a Security Officer. Ray was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in October 2015. Ray showed great strength, courage and determination while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Even while undergoing treatment, Ray continued to work both jobs. Ray thought he had beaten the cancer, but on October 9th of this year, found out the cancer had moved into his liver. He passed away two weeks later on October 23rd. Ray was an amazing father, friend, husband and officer and is missed everyday. Like our runs in past years, it's quite simple: we WILL RAISE MONEY and HAVE FUN!!! One hundred percent of the money raised this year will go directly to the Greves family. We hope to see you at this year's race!!! |
Packet pickup will be on Thursday 2/22 at Fleet Feet Elmhurst from 4:30pm - 8pm.
Not registered yet for the race? No worries! Come get your rocking bag of swag and register at the same time! Race registration is open!
Registration is $100/individual runner, $75/teams of 10 or more (includes awesome SWAG BAGS!)
If you are running with a team, be sure your team captain registers first! Want to start a team? Do it! (just go to the link, it's easy...) Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." |
No Frills Fun Run is an annual charitable run that was started in 2012 by two moms in Elmhurst, Illinois. Each year, one local family in need is selected to receive 100% of the proceeds from all the funds raised across various fundraising events, the race registration and a rockin' after race party with raffle baskets and silent auction items.
The run itself is exactly as its name implies... "no frills". It's usually cold (and sometimes snowy!) outside but the incredible hearts of this community's runners, sponsors and volunteers make this one of the warmest events in town. The race takes place on the Prairie Path with a start and finish at York and the Prairie Path. There is a course option to run a half-marathon as well as a "half-half" distance (6.55 miles). You can also choose to run or walk a mile if that's more your speed! What matters more than the distance is your participation and support!
The run itself is exactly as its name implies... "no frills". It's usually cold (and sometimes snowy!) outside but the incredible hearts of this community's runners, sponsors and volunteers make this one of the warmest events in town. The race takes place on the Prairie Path with a start and finish at York and the Prairie Path. There is a course option to run a half-marathon as well as a "half-half" distance (6.55 miles). You can also choose to run or walk a mile if that's more your speed! What matters more than the distance is your participation and support!
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Margaret Ward
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