Schertz City Councilman Tony Wilenchik’s walk through life ended last year but his walk to support the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio continues.
The 2nd Annual Wilenchik’s Walk for Life 5K event, sponsored by VK Knowlton Construction and Utilities, will be Saturday, March 6 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the old Schertz Public Library Building, 608 Schertz Parkway.
Pre-registration is underway and fees are $20 for individuals 18 and older; $10 for ages 13-17 (children 12 and under are free). Teams of five or more individuals (registered together) are $15 each. Participants also can register on event day.
Dogs are also invited and registration is $10 per animal. The first 500 participants to register get a bag full of goodies on walk day.
Prizes will be award to Most Funds Raised and Best Team T-shirt Design, Team and Individual.
Signs of Love will be available for purchase. Signs will be placed along the walk route in memory of a loved one who has lost the battle with cancer or in honor of a loved one who currently fights or has survived. Signs are $15 and can be purchased at the Schertz City Hall Business Office, Bldg. No. 1, 1400 Schertz Parkway.
For more information on the Signs of Love program call Sylvia De Leon or Sheri Kinslow at 619-1000.
To register for the event or more information such as becoming a corporate sponsor or making a donation to the Walk for Life call the Schertz Customer Service at 210-619-1000 or visit www.schertz.com.
At last year’s Wilenchik’s Walk for Life, more than 500 people participated and helped raise approximately $30,000. 100 Signs of Love honoring and remembering victims and survivors of cancer dotted the parkway and served as a beacon for participants of the walk. Individuals, families, and teams from Main Street Homes, Guadalupe Valley Electrical Cooperative and the cities of Schertz, Live Oak, Selma, Cibolo and Universal City participated to increase awareness for cancer research. REGISTER TODAY HERE!!!!! (PDF) Wilenchik Walk for Life SPONSORSHIP FORM (PDF) SIGNS OF LOVE DONATION FORM (PDF) |
