5K run/walk being held to raise money and awareness for blood cancer

On a journey to find a cure for blood cancer, raise money for medicine and patient services, and be a support system to those who have blood cancer, GVSU student Jacqueline Dospil has planned an event to raise money and awareness for the cause. Dospil has arranged for GVSU to host a 5K run/walk on campus Sept. 9. Registration has already begun and is taking place on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/335563106537905/. Purple wristbands similar to those distributed by Livestrong will be sold at the event to raise money for leukemia and lymphoma research, outreach and patient services. Dospil’s goal for this event is $2,000, and she will be accepting donations from those who do not wish to participate in the event.