Nash Dash fundraiser to be Saturday

The fifth annual Nash Dash fundraiser to benefit the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Lawrence Visitors Center, 402 N. Second St.

The 5K fun run, 5K walk and 1-mile walk help provide funding for the WRAP Program that places mental health professionals in schools in Baldwin, Lawrence and Marion Springs Elementary. Donations will also help provide scholarships for youths to attend Lawrence Parks and Recreation programs and activities.

Businesses or organizations who wish to become a sponsor can call Scott McMichael at (785) 830-1701 or send an e-mail to smcmichael@bertnash.org.

For more information about the event, call Marilyn Sell at (785) 830-1795 or send an e-mail to msell@bertnash.org. To register online, visit www.lprd.org/nashdash.shtml.