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Don't forget to order your free 5 Kate T-Shirt when you register!

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Students under the age of 18 can run/walk for free but they must bring a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian 
Click here for the Student Waiver Form


FUNDS ARE RAISED TO SUPPORT THESE TWO GREAT ORGANIZATIONS​
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​In Times of Need: 5Kate walk/run event
​shines light on mental illness

Scranton Times Tribune by Gia Mazur Merwine

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Katie's Story Featured on PBS/WVIA 

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Katie's Story Featured on Parenting Playbook:  Teens and Suicide​
by: WYOY/WDAU TV - Paola Giangiacomo: Feb 24, 2022

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​​Talking about your emotions  is key to combatting mental health issues. "The most important thing is to start these conversations when they're younger.  Hit the elementary school aged kids. Start talking about what depression is, what sadness is. Help them learn to identify what they're feelings are," Professional counselor Sarah Shoener said.


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