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NOVEMBER 2020
Thanksgiving 5K moves to Marcum Park BY MANDY GAMBRELL Since 2015, thousands of Hamiltonians and more have been walking and running on Thanksgiving Day in support of a group called YoungLives. That effort will not stop this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused other activities to be canceled. YoungLives is an affiliate of Young Life, a nondenominational Christian organization that serves high school students. Volunteer coordinator Faye Meyer says YoungLives provides mentorship to teen moms, helps to build relationships and offers guidance in matters of faith.
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“YoungLives provides a community to young moms who are typically isolated from their high school peers and gives them hope for their future. This investment of time and heart has empowered positive, sustainable change in the lives of these beautiful families,� Meyer said. Her friend Katie Powers invited her to join her in creating the Thanksgiving 5K for YoungLives to support the cause and involve locals, helping shed light on the ministry. For 2020, the race will look a little different: There
