FOR NEARLY 20 years now, in August and September, green bows have been found all around Wilson County, Tennessee. Some people pass by the vibrant bows not knowing what they represent, while others have a deep understanding of their significance. Sherry’s Hope provides financial assistance to families in Wilson County and surrounding communities who are seeking treatment or are in hospice care due to a current cancer diagnosis. Green bows are little sparks of hope leading up to the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year: Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk. The bows signify not only the 5K fundraiser, but the lasting hope spread all around Wilson County because of those who participate, sponsor, volunteer, and donate!
Bows aren’t the only thing that reminds locals of the big day approaching! Many churches, businesses, families, and friends join forces and form teams for Sherry’s Run! You are not required to form a team to be able to participate in the 5K, but teams do introduce a little friendly competition. With awards like Biggest Team, Most Team Spirit, Best Team T-Shirt, and Most Money Raised at stake-teams start prepping for race day well in advance! On the morning of Sherry’s Run, some teams are seen waving signs to encourage loved ones they run/walk in honor of, others stand out by wearing bright tutus and shaking pompoms, and many are heard cheering as they complete the course!
Even if you are not part of a team, your participation in Sherry’s Run makes a huge difference in the community! You can register three different ways for Sherry’s Run. If you are competitive and want to keep track of your time or be eligible to place in your age category, you can register as a chip-timed runner for $45*. This fee includes an event t-shirt and medal while supplies last! If you would rather stroll through the course without keeping your time, you can register as a not-timed runner for $35, which includes an event T-shirt and medal while supplies last! If you are not going to be able to make it to the event, or if getting up early just isn’t your thing — you can register to sleep-in for Sherry’s Run for $40 and have an event T-shirt mailed to you after the race day!
Even if you do not participate in Sherry’s Run, you can still be a champion! You can be part of Sherry’s Hope all year round by becoming a Champion of Hope. Champions of Hope are monthly donors to the organization. No amount is too small to make a difference in the lives of families in our community! Whether you make a $10 donation for a green bow to hang on your mailbox, form a team with your closest friends, register to run, walk, or sleep in for Sherry’s Run, or become a monthly donor, there truly is an option for everyone to give HOPE! GN
