March for Meals Lake County
Saturday, March 18 – Friday, March 31, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Mentor, Ohio
$16.90 · 2 races
1 Mile
Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Mentor, Lake County on Saturday, March 16, 2024, for the 17th annual March for Meals event, a heartwarming celebration that blends fitness with philanthropy. Kicking off at 8:00 AM at the Great Lakes Mall, this indoor event invites participants to walk a one-mile loop, with the flexibility to go further and embrace the spirit of giving. As part of a national campaign for Meals on Wheels America, March for Meals raises crucial funds and awareness for the Council on Aging's nutrition programs, ensuring that local seniors receive not only nourishing meals but also vital companionship and safety checks from dedicated volunteers.
This year’s theme is a festive Shamrock celebration, coinciding with St. Patrick's Day weekend! Attendees can look forward to enjoying morning coffee, goodie bags, and the excitement of raffle baskets available for purchase starting on March 1st. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community while enjoying uplifting musical entertainment by DJ Jesse Webb. Lace up your walking shoes and be part of this inspiring event that promotes wellness and community support!
This year’s theme is a festive Shamrock celebration, coinciding with St. Patrick's Day weekend! Attendees can look forward to enjoying morning coffee, goodie bags, and the excitement of raffle baskets available for purchase starting on March 1st. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community while enjoying uplifting musical entertainment by DJ Jesse Webb. Lace up your walking shoes and be part of this inspiring event that promotes wellness and community support!
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March for Meals Lake County - In-Person Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Entries closedSaturday, Mar 18, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)
$16.90
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March for Meals Lake County - Virtual Walk
VirtualIncl. $1.90 Fee
Entries closedSaturday, Mar 18, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)
$16.90
Organiser's description
The Council on Aging will present Lake Countys 17th edition of March for Meals on the Saturday of St. Patricks Day weekend this year, March 16, 2024, from 8 am to 10 am at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. March for Meals raises awareness and funds for the Council on Agings nutrition programs for Lake County seniors and is part of a national campaign for Meals on Wheels America.
Individuals will have the chance to purchase tickets and win valuable raffle baskets posted online beginning Friday, March 1st. Then on the Saturday morning before St. Patricks Day, Lake County will gather for the Mall Walk - this year with a Shamrock theme!
This Lake County event will be one of hundreds of local programs across the country that reaches out to their communities to build support for Meals on Wheels. The Council on Aging needs the community to take part in the fundraiser to help support an ever-growing number of seniors reaching out for nutritional support. Home-delivered meal services not only provide a nutritious meal, but also a friendly visit and safety check by one of the agencys dedicated meal delivery volunteers.
The indoor event will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m., followed by the walk kickoff at about 8:45 a.m. The walk route is a one-mile indoor loop, but walkers can walk as far as they are able during the event. In addition to camaraderie and walking for a great cause, participants will enjoy morning coffee, a goodie bag, an opportunity to try for additional raffle baskets and fun musical entertainment by DJ Jesse Webb!
Individuals will have the chance to purchase tickets and win valuable raffle baskets posted online beginning Friday, March 1st. Then on the Saturday morning before St. Patricks Day, Lake County will gather for the Mall Walk - this year with a Shamrock theme!
This Lake County event will be one of hundreds of local programs across the country that reaches out to their communities to build support for Meals on Wheels. The Council on Aging needs the community to take part in the fundraiser to help support an ever-growing number of seniors reaching out for nutritional support. Home-delivered meal services not only provide a nutritious meal, but also a friendly visit and safety check by one of the agencys dedicated meal delivery volunteers.
The indoor event will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m., followed by the walk kickoff at about 8:45 a.m. The walk route is a one-mile indoor loop, but walkers can walk as far as they are able during the event. In addition to camaraderie and walking for a great cause, participants will enjoy morning coffee, a goodie bag, an opportunity to try for additional raffle baskets and fun musical entertainment by DJ Jesse Webb!
Location
Great Lakes Mall - Food Court Entrance, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, 44060, OH, United States
March for Meals Lake County
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