6th Annual 5K fun run/walk to Benefit Backpack Buddies

Sponsored by the Northwest Misouri State University Student Dietetics Association.

The neon glow run will begin on the East side of the Administratoin Building at the circle drive and water fountain at 7:30 pm.  Registration begins at 6:30 pm.  NSDA will provide some glow gear for the event, though participants are encouraged to supply their own.

Backpack Buddies is the supplemental weekend feeding program of Second Harvest Community Food Bank.  Children are provided a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack each weekend during the school year, including breaks.  Nodaway County Backpack Buddies, partnering with The Ministry Center, serves all public elementary schools in Nodaway County and provides meals to 288 children.  

Race registration is $20 for adults and children.  Participants registering before September 28 are guaranteed a t=shirt. Register online at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/getinvolved/events/glowrun.htm

Individuals or businesses may donate to the event by pikcing up a donation form in room 311 of the Administration Building or mail donations to NSDA, 800 Univeristy Drive, ADM 311, Maryville, MO  64468.