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Community Corner

5K Race

The UConn Health Center is hosting the 16th Annual South Park 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk on Saturday, September 28 to benefit the South Park Inn of Hartford. All proceeds fund the continued operation of free medical and dental clinics at the homeless shelter. Clinics are staffed by volunteer medical, dental, and pharmacy students and by volunteer physicians and dentists. The care and teaching provided at South Park are essential for both the shelter residents and the involved students, and all support is appreciated. Runners and walkers are encouraged to sign up.

Race registration begins at 7 am, with the race beginning at 9. Food and entertainment will be provided. Registration costs $20 on race day or $15 in advance at http://tinyurl.com/m9essluThe first 100 entrants will receive a fee T-shirt.

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