Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run set for Sept. 6

TRAVERSE CITY — The Thomas Judd Care Center Northern Lights Fun Run fundraiser set for Sept. 6 aims to raise awareness about the center’s vital services and role in HIV care and prevention.

Registration is now open and the fun run will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Cost for the run is $20. Registration ends on Sept. 1 and a course map will be available soon.

The nighttime 5K fun run and walk course begins and finishes at Munson Medical Center’s Lot K adjacent to the Grand Traverse Commons on the southwest side of the hospital’s campus at 889 Cottageview Drive. Registration includes a bright T-shirt, swag, chip timing, post-race snacks and a finisher medal.

Leanne Chouinard, Manager of Thomas Judd Care Center, said the event will support the organization in continuing its mission to serve the community.

“The Thomas Judd clinic strives to promote wellness and prevent transmission of HIV by providing holistic-based services to improve the quality of life for patients with HIV/AIDS from U.S. 10 to the Mackinac Bridge,” Chouinard said. “We’re pleased to raise awareness in this unique way where we light up the night for prevention and our patients.”

Cash prizes will be awarded, including $500 for the top finisher overall. The first male and female runners will receive $200, second place runners $150, and third place runners $100.

Participants are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the run with the best glow-in-the-dark, creative and lit-up swag. Three $50 prizes will be awarded to the most enthusiastically adorned registrants.

The Thomas Judd Care Center serves hundreds of clients in northern Michigan and offers free HIV testing by appointment. The center helps with both prevention and treatment of HIV. In addition, the team provides counseling, primary care, and access to other services across Northern Michigan.

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