SUNY Oswego to host its 22nd annual United Way walk-a-thon to benefit the Oswego community

October 2nd, 2013

Oswego, N.Y. (Story provided by PRSSA) ? SUNY Oswego is proud to be hosting its 22nd annual United Way Walk-A-Thon. Each year it is sponsored by Auxiliary Services and is now coordinated by VEGA, a women?s honor society. All proceeds of the walk will go to United Way of Greater Oswego County and will ultimately benefit various programs within the community.

?United Way of Greater Oswego County applauds SUNY Oswego students and staff in their volunteer efforts to support the community. Their commitment to the walk-a-thon event has helped to raise awareness of local human needs and the programs that address them,? Lois Luber, resource development director at United Way of Greater Oswego County said.

The 5K walk will take place Saturday, October 12, 2013. The $5 registration fee for the walk will be a direct donation to the United Way. Registration will take place right before the walk at noon in front of Lanigan Hall. There are no pre-registrations. The first 150 participants to register will receive a free T-shirt.

The walk will circle campus, passing Sheldon Hall during its 100th anniversary year, and the newly opened Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering & Innovation. At the end of the race there will be a drawing for prizes. Supporters who are unable to participate, but wish to contribute, can do so by making a donation online at oswegounitedway.org.

United Way of Greater Oswego County raises funds from the community each year for specific programs that help thousands of people right here in Oswego County. United Way of Greater Oswego County is part of a national network of 1,300 United Ways. United Way of Greater Oswego County is located on South First Street in Oswego. Additional information is available at OswegoUnitedWay.org.