Jean Roeder was a guest on the Grapevine to talk about this big event. If you missed the interview on the air, you can listen by clicking on the play button on the player below.
The Pam Pray Memorial 4-Mile Run/Fun Walk On Sunday, April 2, the 42nd annual race will start at 9 a.m., beginning and finishing at Sixth Avenue South and Riverview Drive in Clinton.
Race Director Jean Roeder began the event out of her belief in the good of volunteering. Since its inception, $500,000 has been raised to provide free therapy through the Children’s Therapy Center for children in need who reside in Whiteside County, Illinois; Clinton County; and the Quad-Cities. The Make-A-Wish Foundation also receives a donation from the money raised by the race.
A silent auction and the pledge contest offer the opportunity for anyone to contribute. Kids may also participate in the quarter-mile kids’ run, which begins at 8:45 a.m. on race day, and for whom free babysitting will be provided during the main race for adults.
Each child will receive a trophy, goodie bag, and T-shirt for $15. Winners of each of the 26 different male and female age groups in the adult race will receive a specially-made plaque.
Also, the top three people to raise the most money in the pledge contest will be rewarded with large engraved rocks from Hansen Monuments & Rock Division of DeWitt, an overnight hotel stay, a $50 gift card to Running Wild, and a $20 gift card to Candlelight Inn. All who enter are eligible for the 100 prizes given after the race from River City Hair & Nails, Happy Joe’s, Homer’s Deli, and more. Food, including Wendy’s chili and Krumpet’s cookies, will be provided at the race, or participants can eat at the post-race party at Legend’s Sports Bar at 2118 Harrison Drive.
To register for the 42nd Annual Pam Pray Memorial Run/Fun Walk, attend the pre-race check-in/registration at the Clinton Masonic Center at 416 S. First St. from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, April 2. Those interested can also visit www.getmeregistered.com to sign up, pick up an application at the YWCA at 317 Seventh Ave. South, or call Roeder for an application at (563) 249-7629.
