5/10/13 - An annual running event designed to raise both substance abuse awareness and money towards education did both in spectacular fashion according to organizers. The Run Against Drugs last Saturday brought out 98 runners and raised more than $13,100, the highest total in its 10-year history. Events included a 10K and 5K run/walk and a childrenâs fun run, which also attracted a record 20 entrants. The race, which had previously been held in June, was moved up a month this year to better accommodate the schedule of graduating seniors. The Run Against Drugs is put on by the Livingston County Community Alliance, which will use the money to fund programs that raise substance abuse awareness among students. One example of that is the Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter at Hartland High School, which used grant money from last yearâs race to organize a Grim Reaper program in which a costumed Grim Reaper selects students to wear special T-shirts at school calling attention to teens who have lost their lives in drunk-driving accidents. (JK)
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