YMCA charity event raises $160K

The South Montgomery County YMCA held a charity run and walk event the morning of Thursday, Nov. 22 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

The South Montgomery County YMCA held a charity run and walk event the morning of Thursday, Nov. 22 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

According to a YMCA press release, "A record breaking number of participants showed early Thanksgiving morning to run and walk for charity as well as enjoy the wonderful weather, festivities on the plaza and holiday spirit with their neighbors, friends, and family. Topping last year’s total of registered participants by more than 10 percent, this year had close to 6,000 runners and walkers. After the walk and the races a complimentary pancake breakfast was provided on the Plaza for all participants by local restaurant, The Egg & I."

The event raised $160,000 for South Montgomery County YMCA Partners Program, Operation Graduation, Conroe ISD AFJROTC, and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Education Outreach Program.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, Spring.

For more information, call 281-367-9622 or visit www.runthruthewoods.org.