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The James Millikin Homestead was slated for demolition
in the mid-1970's. Over several years, Junior Welfare Asso-ciation raised
over $100,000 to save and to renovate the building, which today, is one
of Decatur's beautiful historical sites.
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FUNDRAISERS
Providing financial assistance has been our other major
thrust. Our fundraisers have enabled us to provide needed funds for deserving
community projects.
JWA Spring Fundraiser - Spring Classic 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Packet Pick-up & Registration: 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m.
Faries Park Golf Course Pavilion (1 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL)
- The 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk will take place on the rolling hills of the old scenic Fairies Park Golf Course.
- Awards will be handed out at approximately 10:30 a.m. to the top 3 winners per age group per gender and to the overall male & female winners in the 5K Run.
- The first 200 pre-registered entries will receive a long sleeve t-shirt
- Post-race refreshments will be available to all participants
- No pets please
- 5K Run Age Groups
11 and under
12 - 13
14 - 16
17 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 and up
- Registration & Entry Fee
- Download Registration Form here
- $20 registration fee, make checks payable to: "Junior Welfare Association"
- Mail entry forms to:
Junior Welfare Association
Attn: Gretchen Feiertag
4530 E. Lakewood Ave.
Decatur, IL 62526
Questions, please contact Gretchen Feiertag at (217) 972-2686.
Proceeds will enable us to provide needed funds for deserving community projects.
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