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By Becky Killian, Staff Writer
The Salem Lions Club will continue the tradition of the Rockin' Ricky's Thanksgiving Day Walk/Run in support of the Washington County Food Bank on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.
The walk/run will start at 8 a.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds and will end at the same place.
The walk/run was started by Ricky Richardson to remember his blessings early in the morning of Thanksgiving Day when so many others were busy with the day's activities and thoughts of the holiday season. The 3K/5-mile walk/run continues today to support the Washington County Food Bank.
There is no registration fee. A cash donation or canned food donation will be accepted in lieu of a fee. Checks should be made payable to The Washington County Food Bank.
The run/walk will have no "winner or loser"; just a good time with family and friends to start off Thanksgiving Day with some physical activity to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season.
The route usually takes an hour to an hour-and-a-half to complete, but walkers/runners can choose the distance they wish to cover, so it can be shorter.
The event is rain or shine, unless there is extreme weather, so runners and walkers are encouraged to dress accordingly.