Mount Prospect Jaycees to host fun run

The Mount Prospect Jaycees will host the Sparkler Family Fun Run. Proceeds from the event run will be split between the Wounded Warrior Project and the Mount Prospect Jaycees chapter.

"Every day soldiers return to resume their lives within our community after fighting for our freedom. And every day 22 veterans take their own lives in our country. The Wounded Warrior Project helps to provide care for our soldiers in resuming their lives.

"They provide assistance caring for their minds, body and financial strains. I am running July 4 because I believe that we should give back to those who have so selflessly given to us," said Linda Murbach, president of the Mount Prospect Jaycees.

The Sparkler Family Fun Run has three distances: one mile beginning at 8:15 a.m., two miles beginning at 8:45 a.m. and three miles beginning at 9:30 a.m. These events are designed to be casual, open to walkers and runners, kids and adults in either event.

They will not be a timed races, nor certified races. All distances are approximate. All participants will receive a $1 off coupon to the Lions Pancake Breakfast, in addition to a certificate of participation.

In person registration opens at 7 a.m. at Melas Park or can be done at mountprospectjaycees.org. Cost of participation is $10 for the one mile, $20 for two mile and $25 for three miles.

Becca Easley, 2014 president of the Mount Prospect Jaycees, states, " I truly believe the Jaycees motto, 'that earth's great treasure lies in human personality and that service to humanity is the best work of life.' That is why I am proud to make a difference in my local community with the Mount Prospect Jaycees."

For information about the Sparkler Family Fun Run and other events taking place in the community, visit www.Mountprospectjaycees.org, or visit attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect.