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The Canal Run Gives Back program proudly presented proceeds from this year’s event to the Omega House on Tuesday. The facility received $5,000. Since 2017, the program has now put $15,000 into nonprofits that serve Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw or Ontonagon counties.
“Omega House is a beloved organization whose impact goes so much further than words can possibly explain,” Canal Run Race Director Angela Luskin said. “We’re proud to support them this year.”
The Canal Run was started in 1975 and is the premier running event in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. The course follows M-203 from Calumet Township into downtown Hancock. It offers four distances for runners and walkers of all levels, including a half marathon, 10 mile, five-mile, and two-mile options. This year’s run/walk occurred on July 17th.
Omega House uses local fundraisers to help keep costs affordable for its services. UP Health’s Angela Luskin will be appearing on Copper Country Today Sunday, September 5th discussing the organization’s Express Care Calumet Open House happening later that week.
Portage Health Foundation’s Michael Babcock contributed to this story.
