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Walk/Run Benefiting Mary Bird Perkins New Event for Oktoberfest
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(Covington) – Oktoberfest is Covington’s version of the renowned Bavarian event celebrated annually in Munich, Germany. Held this year on October 3-4, a new activity was added to the list of festivities that make up the fun-filled weekend. The first annual Runner’s Choice Walk/Run benefiting Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center attracted over 230 participants and raised over $3,000. “We had a great time volunteering at the race and want to thank the Oktoberfest organization for letting us be a part of such a wonderful event,” said Sherri Blackwell, one of the MBP Covington employees who helped with the race. “It’s a joy to be part of such a giving community.”
Heiner Brau Microbrewery and Runners Choice co-sponsored the Oktoberfest Run.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has been fighting cancer for over 35 years with locations in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Houma and soon to be in Gonzales. It has comprehensive cancer programs with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. These programs are accredited by the American College of Surgeons – the gold standard for community-based cancer care. For more information visit www.marybird.org.
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Rob and Pam Mingo; Kendra, Kyle and Mary Martin France; Carolyn Chassee
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MBP Covington volunteers: Anneliese Hill, Nani Hill, Sherri Blackwell, Karyn Fortier, David Hill, Natalie Hock.
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Heniner Brau Master German Brewer Henryk Orklik with wife Angela and daughter Cindy
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