MDA, Cancer Society Plan Athletic Events
Serious and casual athletes will have the opportunity to raise money forlocal charities Saturday when the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. hosts a “Roll & Stroll†in Westlake and the American Cancer Society sponsors “Making Strides Against Cancer†in Camarillo.
The MDA fund-raiser asks people to run, walk or bike a 5-K, 10-K or a 20-mile route to raise money for the mid-state chapter, which includes Ventura County.
MDA helps buy wheelchairs and other equipment for patients and supports extensive research efforts.
The “Roll & Stroll†begins and ends at the Westlake Inn in Westlake.
The 20-mile bike and skate will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the 10-K and 5-K runs will begin at 10 and 10:30 a.m. respectively.
Across the Conejo Grade, the local chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold a competitive 10-K road run at 8 a.m. beginning at Camarillo High School.
Runners also can participate in a non-competitive “move-along-athon†at 9 a.m. and a 1.5-K fun run at 9:30 a.m.
The American Cancer Society raises money for cancer research, preventive education and patient services.
