5th Annual Dan Elwood Memorial Run

News from Hospice of Chenango County

Release: May 17, 2012                                                                           Event Date: May 26, 2012

Contact: Donna Wood-Craig

Development & Community Relations Coordinator

334-3556

5k Run and 1 Mile Walk to Benefit Hospice of Chenango County

Memorial Day is much anticipated as the unofficial start of summer. While many enjoy a long holiday weekend, it is also a time to remember special people in our lives who have passed away. Thousands of individuals descend on Bainbridge each Memorial Day weekend for the popular General Clinton Canoe Regatta. That’s precisely the reason Brenda Parsons, a 1980  graduating classmate of Dan Elwood, chose Saturday, May 26th for the 5th Annual Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run/ 1Mile Walk to benefit Hospice of Chenango County.

In the fall of 2007 Dan was a young, seemingly healthy, active individual,” says Parsons. “However, a short time later he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that took his life in less than six months.” Because Hospice of Chenango County was instrumental in his care, Parsons, and other friends of Dan and his family, decided to organize a fundraiser for Hospice launching it in 2008. “Even if you never met Dan, you probably know someone who has benefited from Hospice services,” says Parson. “It’s my hope that lots of people will join us by running, walking, sponsoring or donating to the event.”

The Dan Elwood Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will start in General Clinton Park at 9:00am. Runners will pass by Dan’s childhood home on Dingham Hill Road, while walkers will proceed to the new walking trail around the park. Registration is $15.00 in advance; others can sign up the day of the race starting at 7:30am for $20.00. Registration forms can be downloaded on two sites, www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm or the Hospice website at www.hospicechenango.org.  If you prefer, you can stop by the Hospice office at 21 Hayes Street in Norwich for a signup sheet. For more information contact Brenda Parsons at 967-8888 or 967-7373 or Hospice of Chenango County at 334-3556.

Hospice of Chenango County is a non-profit health care agency that cares for individuals and their families in the final stage of an illness. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimburse Hospice for its care, but the reimbursement rate falls well below the actual cost of patient care. Hospice takes a holistic approach in its care providing for the needs of the patients, mind, body, and spirit.  If you know someone who would benefit from Hospice services you can call with a referral at 334-3556.