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Mokena D159 'School's Out' Color Run Raises $13,000

The event was held May 29 to celebrate the end of the school year.

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Mokena D159's 2nd Annual School's Out Color Run was a huge success, raising $13,000. (Courtesy Mokena D159 PTA)
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Mokena D159's 2nd Annual School's Out Color Run was a huge success, raising $13,000. (Courtesy Mokena D159 PTA)

MOKENA, IL — The Mokena D159 PTA closed out the school year with the 2nd Annual School's Out Color Run May 29.

More than 700 students, parents, teachers, and members of the community came out to celebrate the end of the school year with the now annual fundraiser.

The event featured a sensory dash, kids dash and 5K Run/Walk. Participants were then treated to entertainment by a DJ and Food Trucks.

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The event is estimated to have raised $13,000.

Courtesy Mokena D159 PTA
Courtesy Mokena D159 PTA

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