16th annual Turkey Trot draws more than 400 runners

A community that runs together, causes together..Runners took their place behind the starting line in front of the Morehead Conference Center during the 16th annual Turkey Trot 5K run on Saturday.With a $25 registration fee, all proceeds benefitted the Sisters of Notre Dame Eastern Kentucky Foundation Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Caregiver Fund. “Most of these proceeds go to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers,” said Sarah Ramey, who hosted the event and has participated in the run for six years. “The issue with Alzheimer’s is insurance doesn’t provide paid care, so most people are giving up their job to care for their loved ones or they’re having to find some way to pay for it, so this fund helps fill those expenses,” said Ramey.According to Jessica Henderson, the co-host of the event, this year’s run showed a significant increase in participants, with 406 participants compared to last year’s 307.

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