The Physician Assistant program is hosting a “Trick or Treatment” 5K and one-mile Fun Run to raise money. The race begins at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 22 at Ann Lacy Stadium.
All money raised will go toward JD McCarty Center, a place for children with developmental disabilities in Oklahoma.
The PA class chose to specifically benefit the division of the charity called “Camp ClapHans.” The camp allows children with a variety of disabilities and special needs the opportunity to go to summer camp in a safe and fun way, said Sarah Campbell, vice president of the PA class and 5K coordinator.
The event is family friendly, and runners are encouraged to dress safely in Halloween costumes. There will be trick-or-treating, face painting and Halloween games for families at the Fun Run. Plus, the 5K route is certified by USA Track & Field, and it winds through OCU’s campus and beyond, Campbell said.
The start/finish line and check-in, are on NW 27th Street between the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center and the Ann Lacy softball stadium.
“An important part of being a PA is helping others in the community,” Campbell said. “As a new PA program, we are excited to involve more of our OCU community into our classroom experience.”
She said that all students, faculty and members of the community are encouraged to join, and children are welcome as well.
“One founding goal of the OCU PA program is for our students to give back to the community,” said Dr. Daniel McNeill, director of the physician assistant program. “The run our inaugural class has organized is certainly a testament to the zeal in which the PA students are pursuing that goal.”
The 36 members of the inaugural class were chosen from 97 students, after having almost twice as many applicants than last year.
Participants can register for the event by going to www.signmeup.com/116493.
“Our class has made it a priority to set the important tradition of supporting local charities for future classes,” Campbell said. “We’re eager to see how our partnership with the JD McCarty Center can expand, and look forward to introducing this great organization to the OCU community.”
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