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Hook O’Malley Race Against Cancer set for August 20th

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The 31st annual Paul “Hook” O’Malley 1 Mile FireCracker Race Against Cancer will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 707 North South Rd., Scranton. Race registration will be from 8:15am to 9:45am. The race will start promptly at 10 a.m.

Hook O’Malley was a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on Sept. 25, 1992. He had an immense impact on the youth of this community which is still felt to this day. If you have any questions about the race you can call 570-346-1828 or Scranton running.com or neparunner.com. There will be awards given in the run and walk over all, and in numerous age categories. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society.

Shown from left: Erin Zablocki holding Elli Rocco Zablocki, Keith Oleski, Matt O’Malley, James Barrett, Coach Joseph DeAntona, Jason Miller, Patrick O’Malley, Vanessa Thomas, and James Moran.

Annual Hook O’Malley 5K Set for Sunday August 20th

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Hook O'Malley cancer race photo

The 25th Anniversary Hook O’Malley 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, at McDade Park at 10 a.m.  Registration will be held from 8:15-9:45 a.m.  Registration will cost $20 up until Thursday, Aug. 17.  Day of Race registration will be $25.

For more information, call (570) 346-1828 or (570) 341-7787.  All donations benefit the American Cancer Society.

Planners shown from left are: Patrick O’Malley, Vincent O’Malley, Patrick O’Malley II, Mary Theresa O’Malley Ruddy, Emily O’Malley, Matt O’Malley, Leo Ruddy, Gene Reed, Jim Moran, and Mary Jo Noone