Race draws runners and walkers for charity
The Melrose Run for Women was held for the 19th consecutive year on Mother’s Day. Melrose is such a short distance from Malden that more than two dozen residents from the city participated in the run.
It has become a tradition on Mother’s Day in Melrose as it celebrates women of all abilities and ages. It is a run and walk of 3.5 miles in length, organized by the Melrose Running Club.
A large portion of the registration fee goes towards the Melrose Alliance Against Violence with the rest going to the Melrose Running Club to help it obtain sponsors and organize the event. The club may have looked to a local print company to help with advertising the event and attracting as many women as possible to participate.
According to Liz Tassinari, director of the race, it is both for charity and for enjoyment. She is passionate about promoting exercise, and says that women of all generations come out for the race to be active together. Tassinari has been director of the race for the past eight years and note that participant numbers are now nearing the 1,000 mark.
Rebecca Mooney, Executive Director of Melrose Alliance Against Violence, added that this is a special event for the organization as it brings people together – both participants and onlookers.
It has become a tradition on Mother’s Day in Melrose as it celebrates women of all abilities and ages. It is a run and walk of 3.5 miles in length, organized by the Melrose Running Club.
A large portion of the registration fee goes towards the Melrose Alliance Against Violence with the rest going to the Melrose Running Club to help it obtain sponsors and organize the event. The club may have looked to a local print company to help with advertising the event and attracting as many women as possible to participate.
According to Liz Tassinari, director of the race, it is both for charity and for enjoyment. She is passionate about promoting exercise, and says that women of all generations come out for the race to be active together. Tassinari has been director of the race for the past eight years and note that participant numbers are now nearing the 1,000 mark.
Rebecca Mooney, Executive Director of Melrose Alliance Against Violence, added that this is a special event for the organization as it brings people together – both participants and onlookers.