Run For Cancer Set For June 2

The John Neill Run for Cancer will be a two-mile walk, and a 5K race in Lockwood on Saturday, June 2.

Both events will begin at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Lockwood, one block east of the post office.

If you pre-register before June 2, entry fee is $10, and you will be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Registration the day of will start at 7 a.m. and entry fee will go up to $15.

Medals will be awarded for the first three winners in each age group, both male and female for the 5K.

A plaque will be awarded to the overall male and overall female in the 5K. Walkers will not be timed.

The event is sponsored by Prairie Mountain Screening, Arvest Bank, Simmons Bank, and Mercy Clinic.

This year is the 14th for the walk/race to raise funds to fight cancer.

“Come out and support this worthwhile fund-raiser to help in the fight against cancer,” encourage the organizers.

Entry forms can be picked up and dropped off at The Prairie Mercantile store on Main Street in Lockwood or call 417-232-4941.