July 17 – 9th Annual Fred Paxton Fund Run for Charities
The Community Foundation of West Kentucky and UBS proudly present the 9th annual Fred Paxton Fund Run for Charities.
Registration begins at 6:30 am at shelter 10, with the 5K starting at 8:00 am, and Youth Run at 9:00 am. Cost to register is $17 in advance or $25 on race day and $5 for the Youth Run (Ages 12 and under).
Paxton was instrumental in the creation of this event to help the area's nonprofits build endowment funds.
This year's event helps to raise money for a total of 19 local organizations. You can give as much money as you'd like to as many of the organizations as you'd like, and the community foundation will match all the donations up to $10,000 per organization.
As an added thank you to those who participate, the Paducah Bank WOW! wagon will be giving away free ice cream afterward, and the Noble Park pool will have free swimming passes from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon for anyone who brings their race bib.
Here's A List Of The Majority Of The Organizations
American Red Cross - Paducah Chapter
The American Red Cross provides a variety of programs and services to keep people safe every day and in emergency situations.
Bellewood Presbyterian Homes for Children
Bellewood is a 158-year-old non-profit agency that serves abused, at-risk and homeless youth in Kentucky. The Paducah office helps young adults transition from foster care to independent living.
Child Watch Children’s Advocacy Center
Established in 1984, Child Watch works to prevent child abuse, as well as to evaluate and treat child abuse victims. The organization offers kid-friendly exam and treatment rooms, play therapy, educational outreach and a number of other services to take care of our area’s most vulnerable.
Community Foundation of West Kentucky
By donating to The Community Foundation, we’re adding to a permanent charitable endowment that earns a significant amount of interest income each year. The interest is distributed to local organizations in the form of grants. The more we give, the more interest the endowment earns and the more grant money is available to support local groups.
Easter Seals of West Kentucky
Easter Seals creates solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs. Teams of therapists, teachers and health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals also includes families as active members of any therapy program, and offers the support families need.
Family Service Society
The Family Service Society provides emergency relief for low-income people and families, including help with utilities, medication, dental, transportation, rent, glasses, clothing, food, personal hygiene items and household goods.
Market House Museum
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, The William Clark Market House Museum has been a vital part of Downtown Paducah since it was founded in 1968 for the dual purpose of education and preservation.
Market House Theatre
The Market House Theatre enhances the quality of life in our community by providing a “hands on” artistic experience for people of all ages. The theatre offers a regular schedule of artistic opportunities, as well as education and training, for people of all ages. And it encourages participation in the arts as a way to enrich our community and teach valuable life lessons.
Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center
The Merryman House provides a safe haven for battered spouses and their children. The staff provides food, shelter, counseling and classes to instill a sense of worth, pride, hope and confidence so that survivors can learn to create independent and happy lives.
Paducah Cooperative Ministry
Paducah Cooperative Ministry is an inter-faith ministry founded in 1973 by and for local congregations. The organization seeks to do God’s work with human hands by drawing together individuals and congregations to respond to basic human needs and conditions, including food, shelter and emergency assistance services.
Rehab Associates Foundation
For more than 20 years, Rehab Associates has provided quality therapy services to our community. The team meets our rehabilitation and fitness needs with specially trained staff, state of the art facilities and the most up-to-date treatments available. The Foundation is designed to give back to the community.
River City Mission
River City Mission offers emergency and transitional shelter to men and their families. The organization provides food, clothing, and household items as well as job referrals.
River Discovery Center
The River Discovery Center is located within the oldest surviving antebellum building in Paducah’s historic Downtown. The museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of our rivers, with all sorts of great exhibits and educational programs.
St. Nicholas Family Clinic
St. Nicholas Family Clinic provides quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care. All services are free whenever possible.
The National Quilt Museum
The National Quilt Museum is the portal to the contemporary quilt experience through traditional and non-traditional quilt exhibits and quilt workshops. The museum is committed to be the best in quilt exhibitions, quilt education and quilt experience. The museum is clearly Expanding the Vision, Advancing the Art!
Western Baptist Hospital Foundation
Western Baptist continues its Christian heritage of service to enhance our health and strives to be the healthcare leader in Western Kentucky. The hospital’s vision is guided by integrity, respect, stewardship, excellence and collaboration.
For more information, or to register please call 270-442-8642 or visit www.cfwestky.org.
