Support Your Local Nurses

This coming Saturday, May 9, the LBCC nursing program will participate in the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence’s (CARDV) thirteenth annual Mother's Day run/walk for Safe Families.

After winning the event in 2014, the LBCC nursing team is looking to win back-to-back trophies for “Largest Team,” and for the team that raises the most “Friend Raising Funds.”

This is the third consecutive year that the nursing program has participated in the event. The team already has over 40 members, consisting of first and second year students, staff members, and graduates of the program. Even with 40 plus members, nursing faculty member and team captain Sherrilyn Sytsma welcomes anyone interested in having some fun and helping out for a good cause.

“We had a great time [last year]. We won lots of prizes and the trophy,” said Sytsma.

Proceeds for this event will support CARDV’s shelter programs, advocacy services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, and community education programs.

“[This event] helps us to exercise our social conscience. We’re able to support important causes that affect patients,” said Sytsma.

Registration and other related festivities are located in the parking lot at Second and B Street in downtown Corvallis.

The event features both a 5K run/walk and a “Fun Walk” course on which walkers may choose a one or two mile loop. The event is family friendly, but strollers are only welcome on walking trails.

There will also be a race just for kids. Every child who joins in the “Kid’s Dash” receives a participation ribbon.

If you would like to join the nurses or participate solo, you can register for the event at CARDV.org. Look for the team name: LBCC Nursing, Team Captain: Sherrilyn Sytsma. Pre-registration is $25 and the deadline to join a team is noon Friday, May 8. For solo participants, registration is $30 on the day of the event. If you don’t wish to participate, but would still like to make a donation you can do so online by becoming a “Virtual Runner.”

Day of registration is from 8-8:30 a.m. pre-register check-in is from 8-9:30 a.m. The 5K run starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by awards at 9:15 a.m. All walking events start at 9:45 a.m. and the Kid’s Dash is at 10:30 a.m.