Cashing in
5K event benefits La Salle County health center
OTTAWA, Ill. — The Health Center of Eastern La Salle County serves people who do not have access to health insurance, do not qualify for state or federal programs and who do not have the financial resources to secure the health care they need
This worthy organization, which is run primarily by volunteers, benefitted to the tune of $2,000 on July 21 when the Ottawa Network of Young eXecutives (ONYX) hosted their fourth annual Dash for Ca$h 5K run/walk fundraiser.
In announcing the news, Matthew Skelly, race director, thanked the community for backing the event. Sponsors and supporters included:
GOLD LEVEL
• Farmers Insurance Group
• OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
SILVER LEVEL
• The Cantlin Law Firm
• First National Bank of Ottawa
• Gay’s Body Shop
• JJ’s Pub & Grill
• Mister Penguin Tuxedo Sales and Rentals
• Ottawa Business Builders
• Ottawa Regional Medical Center, a Part of OSF HealthCare
• Sierra Volkswagen
BRONZE LEVEL
• The Auto Inspector, Inc.
• Brian Carnes COUNTRY Financial
• Casanova Chiropractic
• Centrue Bank
• Energyoga
• First Federal Savings Bank
• Heritage Harbor
• Jeremiah Joe Coffee
• The Justice Law Firm
• La Salle Street Coffee Roasting Company
• Mueller Funeral Homes
• Ottawa Business Builders Too
• Quality Care Cleaning
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
• D’Antonio Hair Design
• S & S Travel of Ottawa
• George Shanley
IN-KIND
• ADventure Marketing Solutions
• Cook Multimedia
• Culligan
• Flex Gym and Fitness Center
• Frangoulis Digital Photography & Video
• Handy Foods
• Heritage Harbor
• Kroger
• Miller Group Media
• Morris Daily Herald
• Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
• Thrush Sanitation
• The Times
• WCMY 1430-AM
• 95.3 SaM FM
This was the first year ONYX boasted a USATF certified course, ensuring a fair and safe competitive opportunity for serious runners. The event attracted 140 participants with additional spectators and volunteers in attendance.
ONYX, an organization developed in partnership with the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, enables and encourages young professionals ages 22-40 to become the future “gems” of the community.
From entry-level to executive, ONYX allows members an opportunity to achieve personal and professional growth by providing a modern setting for social and business networking, community involvement, and cultural and career development. Learn more at www.facebook.com/onyxillinois.