Jr. Woman's Club plans 5K Run/Walk

JEFFERSON — The Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township will hold the 16th Annual Memorial Wrobo 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m.

Each year the Memorial Wrobo Run is held in honor of 2nd Lt. John T. Wroblewski and raises funds for various community projects. Oak Ridge resident 2nd Lieutenant John Thomas (J.T.) Wroblewski succumbed to injuries sustained while battling in Ramadi, Iraq, in April 2004.

Wroblewski was a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He joined the Marines only days after the 9/11 attacks, determined to make a difference. He left behind his parents, three younger brothers, his widow and many additional family members and friends.

The Junior Woman’s Club of Jefferson Township has decided to donate the proceeds from this Wrobo Run to Jefferson Township CONNECT, the Mental Health Project formed in 2011 in response to numerous suicides. The goal of CONNECT is to engage the community to raise mental health awareness with the greater goal of unifying the community through a philosophy of mental health awareness, wellness, recovery and support. This volunteer group has events such as Wellness Dog Walks, Speakers on Depression & Suicide, Light A Luminary on Dec.7 and has planned a PTSD forum.

Also, the Junior Woman’s Club contributes to our Jefferson Township High School graduates’ pursuit of higher education. Twenty percent of the proceeds from this event will go toward the club's high school scholarship award, an award that honors graduating students who have displayed an extraordinary level of civic dedication via volunteer efforts throughout their lives, along with exceptional academic achievement.

Register in advance at www.register.compuscore.com/jefferson5k/. Those interested also can go to www.jeffersonjuniors.org and print out a registration form, which can be mailed or brought on the day of the race. Race Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $25 and race day registration is $30. This year participants will be able to sign up four or more Team/Family at $20 each. The race starts promptly at 9:00 am.

The race will be held at the Jefferson Township Municipal Building, 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge NJ. Complimentary t-shirts and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last. Refreshments will be served after the race. Awards will be presented in several categories. Scoring is done by Compuscore and our course is USA Track and Field certified.

Call Kimberly at 973-409-4135 or Katie Gray at 973-219-2031 with questions or to make a monetary donation. The club also is accepting donations for the goody bags, which are a great way to advertise your business.