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Atchison's "Joggin' for the Noggin' plans 14th year

By Brian Hagen

09/22/2024

(KAIR)--Now that the weekend has ended, and fall has arrived, eyes turn to the upcoming weekend, and the continuation of seasonal traditions in the City of Atchison.

Along with Octoberfest Saturday, comes the 14th year for the scholarship fundraiser run known as "Mary Lea's Joggin' for the Noggin."

According to a release, the Mary Lea Johanning Scholarship Foundation has supported 17 Atchison women in their scholarly activities, with the run, each year, raising funds "in support of...young women and future recipients."

The 5K/2K walk/run is set to begin Saturday morning, September 28, at 8:00, at Veterans Memorial Park, located at the Atchison Riverfront.

Along with those taking part in the actual run, organizers look to anyone who wishes to donate, or volunteer, in support of the memorial scholarship, with the funds raised again earmarked for Atchison High School women who attend a Kansas University or College.

The merit-based scholarship, awarded annually to one Atchison High School woman, was created in the Spring of 2008 as a way to honor and remember Mary Lea Johanning. The 2024 recipient of the award is Emma Regan, who will be attending Kansas Wesleyan, in Salina, where she plans to play soccer and study Business and Marketing.

Online registration is open, as well as volunteer opportunities, for Saturday's "Joggin' for the Noggin.' That info can be found in the post below.

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