Walla Walla High School National Honor Society organizes youth track meet in support of Cystic Fibrosis research

Walla Walla High School National Honor Society organizes youth track meet in support of Cystic Fibrosis research
Walla Walla High School National Honor Society is organizing the "Breath for Life" youth track meet Sunday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Martin Field in Walla Walla.

All proceeds from this event will support Cystic Fibrosis research and Walla Walla High School's National Honor Society Program. Adult and student volunteers are needed in support of the track meet. Donations are also being accepted.

"The National Honor Society students feel strongly this is a worthy cause that fulfills our mission of community service," said Walla Walla High School English teacher Karen Peddicord who is the school's National Honor Society advisor. "We are offering another positive and healthy activity for youth in the Walla Walla valley. Youth can have fun while we raise money for a very worthy cause."

Event Fact Sheet
- Event name: "Breath for Life"
- National Honor Society Youth Track and Field Meet to support Cystic Fibrosis research
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Location: Martin Field (near Borleske Stadium)
- Ages: K-5
- Cost: $3

Running Events:
50 meter, 1 mile, 50 meter hurdles, 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters
Field Events:
Softball Throw, Javelin, Long Jump

- Students may participate in as many events as they want.
- Participation ribbons will be awarded as well as ones for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places.

For more information, contact Karen Peddicord at 527-3020 ext 4622 or by e-mail at: kpeddicord@wwps.org