Children's Way 5k benefits Jacksonville Ronald McDonald House

Date: September 8, 2009
Where: Examiner.com

One of the best things about many 5k walk/runs is that they often support a great charity. This is most especially the case with the Children's Way 5k on September 26th, as it is benefiting the Jacksonville Ronald McDonald House.

The Ronald McDonald House Charties is a non-profit organization that provides lodging for parents and families of ill or injured children that are receiving care and/or therapy at a nearby hospital. Something that allows parents the opportunity to stay either by their child's side or literally across the street from them rather than in some cases across the country.

As a non-profit, they are always looking for donations and there are many ways you can help.

1. Donate directly to the Jacksonville Ronald McDonald House .
2. Volunteer your time to help cook, work at special events, or simply answering phones.
3. Organize a Wish List drive and gather some of the many needed items that the House uses daily.
4. Collect pop tabs from your soda cans and bring them to the Ronald McDonald House. They recycle them and get cash that helps keep them going.
5. Participate in the 5k Challenge and walk/run in the Children's Way 5k. They have tons of food, fun, and prizes at the end of the race.