Maureen Mengelt Memorial Day 5K

Jul 05, 2008

Maureen F. Mengelt

Memorial Day 5K Race

Monday, May 27 ~ 12-5 p.m.

Orfan Community Park

2000 St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie

Maureen Mengelt was a beloved wife and mother of three children. Her quick smile and positive attitude lifted everyone she met. Her passions were simple but her reach was wide: Family, friends, running, coffee, attending her kid’s music programs and sporting events – if she was doing one of these she was happy. She cared for all of the kid’s she came into contact as she did her own. She would walk children home from the bus stop to make sure they were safe. She loved rocking babies and would offer to help any new mother to give them a break.

This run has been created to celebrate Maureen’s passion for running and to bring the community together to celebrate her life. All proceeds will go to the Maureen Mengelt Memorial Fund to benefit Sun Prairie hockey, soccer and music. This is a non-profit 501.c3. Donations can be sent directly in care of the Maureen Mengelt Memorial Fund to US Bank , 2311 Windsor St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

To Register go to: www.maureenmengelt.org/register

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