Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot - Gurnee
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32nd Annual Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run and Walk
The event is the 32nd annual Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot, a community 5K fun run and walk held at Gurnee Fire Station 1 in Gurnee, Illinois. The event typically runs for two hours and brings the community together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Proceeds from the event are raised for two main causes: the Jon Callaghan Memorial Fund and the Gurnee Community Church Youth Work Camp. Funds associated with the memorial have supported Comer Children’s Memorial Hospital cancer research, School District 56 Program for Learning Disabled, and other local efforts. The Gurnee Community Church Youth Mission Trip fundraising supports both international and domestic projects, including the Many Hands Project which assists underprivileged Lake County homeowners with home repairs, yard work, and building wheelchair ramps and beds.
Donations and sponsorships are welcomed. Checks can be made payable to Gurnee Turkey Trot and mailed to 325 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031.
The event location is listed as Gurnee Fire Station 1, 4580 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
