CHARLESTOWN — Runners took part in the first Get Nothing and Love It 5-K run/walk Saturday morning. The event was held at Charlestown State Park. No T-shirts or medals were awarded to participants. The only reward for partcipating was a warm heart for donating money or food items to help feed those in need this holiday season. The event was sponsored by Louie 104.3, Indiana 9, Pacers and Racers, Northside Church of Christ, Eastside Christian Church, Charlestown State Park and the News and Tribune. See related photos.
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Travis Williams offers his son (Travis Jr.) words of encouragement as Kristina Williams looks toward the finish line of the first Get Nothing and Love It 5-K run/walk Saturday morning. The event was held at Charlestown State Park. No T-shirts or medals were awarded to participants. The only reward for participating was a warm heart for donating money or food items to help feed those in need this holiday season. The event was sponsored by Louie 104.3, Indiana 9, Pacers and Racers, Northside Church of Christ, Eastside Christian Church, Charlestown State Park and the News and Tribune. Bill Hanson
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Anthony McCutcheon carried the American flag throughout the Get Nothing and Love It 5-K run/walk Saturday morning. McCutcheon participates in races around the area and carriers the flag in honor of soldiers who cannot participate. Bill Hanson
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