The 38th Karen Lawrence Run for RMHC raised $25,512 for the charity. The event is held annually from the downtown Sportsbarn and benefits Chattanooga’s Ronald McDonald House and its mission of keeping families close—close together during life’s difficult journey of a sick child and close to the best medical care in the region. Funds from this event will provide the cost of 380 nights of stay for families in need.
“We are so appreciative to be the recipients of such a meaningful, charitable run.
The Lawrence family has a long tradition of helping sick children and their families and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, all done in Karen’s memory,” said Jane Kaylor, RMHC of Greater Chattanooga president and CEO. Ms. Lawrence battled leukemia from age nine to 11 and started the first race in 1979. She passed away three months later.
"Make sure to be a part of the Karen Lawrence Run next year so that Karen’s legacy may continue to help children and their families who benefit from the Ronald McDonald House," officials said.
For more information, contact Tiffany Cobb at tiffany.cobb@rmhchattanooga.com.