The Lasell College women's soccer team will be participating in the Paul St. Martin Charitable 5k Run/Walk on Sunday May 24th, 2009 at Weeks Field in Newton Centre to help raise funds for advanced research for heart disease.
The Paul St. Martin Charitable Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization, was founded in 2008 to raise awareness and funds to support the advancement of cardiac research and education focused on preventing heart disease. The non-profit honors the memory of Paul A. St. Martin who was a prominent friend and business colleague to many in the community of Newton, MA. He sadly passed away of a heart attack while doing one of his favorite things, running. He is remembered for his unbelievable sense of humor, love of sports and devotion to his family.
Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are welcome to participate. Opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 AM on Paul Street with an awards ceremony immediately following the race. According to Kristen St. Martin who founded the non-profit to assure that her father's spirit of helping those in need and the lasting impression he left on all would continue for years, Paul Street is an ideal start and finish line for the race as it was the first street on Paul's daily morning run.
All proceeds will fund grants for heart disease research.
For more information about the 5k Run/Walk, donations, or to volunteer, please visit www.paulstmartincharitablecorp.com.