DuBOIS — Penn Highlands Healthcare has opened registration for its annual walk and “fun run” in memory of Dr. Gary DuGan, the late chief medical officer of the regional health system.
This year’s race will be held virtually, with participants able to complete their race anytime between Sept. 12 at midnight and Sept. 20 at 11:59 p.m. Participants may also register through Sept. 20.
“While it’s always been exciting to participate in the live race in memory of Dr. DuGan, we hope this year’s virtual race offers added flexibility that will inspire even more of the community to participate,” said Danyell Bundy, Penn Highlands Healthcare fund development manager of major gifts.
To welcome families and participants of all ages, Penn Highlands offers three registration categories: a kids’ one-mile “fun run,” free or donor’s choice amount, as well as a 5K for $10 and a 10K for $15. Registration will require payment processing fees.
An added feature of this year’s virtual race is the basket raffle, for which the public may purchase tickets for $5 per six chances. Contact PHH Fund Development at 814-375-6146 or 814-375-3902 for a listing of the baskets, to purchase chances, and to select which baskets to enter chances for. Basket winners will be contacted on Sept. 21.
DuGan is remembered for his many contributions at Penn Highlands Healthcare, in particular as an integral figure in developing the health system’s Graduate Medication Education (GME) program, to which all proceeds from the race will go.
Registration for the Dr. Gary DuGan Virtual Walk & Fun Run is open at www.phhealthcare.org/dugan.
