Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Healthcom 5K participants prepare for the event to begin last week in Sullivan. More than 50 participated in the first walk/run for Mid-Illinois Senior Services .

•June 14, 2017•

By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress

Over 50 men, women and children turned out at Wyman Park Saturday to participate in Healthcom’s 5Krun/walk to benefit the Mid-Illinois Senior Services. The race started promptly at 9 a.m. with runners, walkers and some seniors walking a mile on the high school track.

One of those was Art Welch who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. With the support of his family and wheelchair he completed several laps on the track.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.