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Riley 5 Mile & 5k Fitness Walk Raised Over $32k

October 25, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

The Fort Wayne Running Club’s 18th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5k Fitness Walk, presented by ProFed, raised over $32,000 for the Riley Foundation. With 100% of proceeds going to the cause, the event brings the total raised over the years closer to an impressive $500,000. Participants, sponsors, and volunteers were all key to the success of this charitable effort!

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