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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Thousands attend race and raise money for organ donation awareness

By: Leah Richards, newsnet5.com


CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - NewsChannel 5’s sports anchor Andy Baskin hosted the record-breaking 13th annual Gift of Life Walk & Run Saturday in Cuyahoga Falls.

Over 2,000 people gathered at Blossom Music Center to take part in the event which raises money for programs to educate the community about organ, eye, and tissue donation.

The event a 10K and 5K run. There was also a 1.5K family fun walk for organ and tissue recipients and donor families.

The event raised over $160,000.

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