Final Jack’s 5k Planned for June 20th
BUFFALO, N.Y.- (May 30, 2008)- The Jack Dononhue Memorial Scholarship Committee has announce that the 10th Annual Jack’s 5k will be the final race run in the honor of Jack Donohue. This year’s Jack’s 5k will be held on Friday, June 20th at 6:30PM. The race will once again be held in Cazenovia Park, while all pre and post race festivities will be held at Mount Mercy Academy.
The Jack’s 5k will begin once again in Cazenovia Park at 6:30pm SHARP. Race packet pick-up and pre-registration will be held at Mount Mercy Academy on Thursday, June 19th at 6pm-8pm. Long sleeve t-shirts will be given to the first 500 registrants; the cost will be $16 for all pre-registered runners and $18 for day of race registrants. Applications can be obtained at www.jacks5k.com or at Mount Mercy Academy, 88 Red Jacket, Buffalo, New York 14220. For additional information please contact Mount Mercy Academy at 825-8796, Jeff Conrad at 824-6768, or Erik Bohen at 713-5654.
Jack Donohue was the Cross County & Track coach of Mount Mercy Academy when he passed away suddenly. Jack was also a member of the 82nd Airborne, retired Ironworker for Local 6, and avid runner. “We lost Jack much too early, however this race captured his spirit and continued his efforts to give back the community loved,” said Jack’s 5k Co-Chair Jeff Conrad
This year the Jack’s 5k Committee will recognize two people who have been integral parts to Jack’s 5k and Mount Mercy Academy. The Honorary Starter for this year’s event will be Laura Finucane-Kirchgraber. Laura ran both Cross County and Track for Jack Donohue while attending Mount Mercy, coached Mount Mercy Track & Cross County, and is now the Head Coach of Army’s Women Cross Country Team.
This year’s Civic Pride Award was awarded to P.J. McParlane. P.J. has been an integral part in the setup of the Jack’s 5k since the race’s inception. P.J. recently retired from the Buffalo Park’s, Recreation, & Forestry Department after a long illustrious career. He has played a central role in many South Buffalo events such as the Irish Feis, Cazenovia Carnival, Connors-Kait-Harrity Memorial Run, Bishop Timon events, and numerous charity golf tournaments.