A fundraiser for a local fire department in Shelby County will be held on Saturday in the form of a 5k fun run. The 2nd annual Shelby “Race through Our Place” 5k is scheduled to start at 8:30-a.m. Saturday, June 14th. The cost is $20 per person or $50 for a family of four to participate. You may pre-register online at www.shelbyia.com. The local Youth Council is in charge of the event by going out and getting sponsors and recruiting runners from all over the area. The proceeds from the run will go to the Shelby Fire Department to renovate their facility.

A local youth group created the event last year and had 100 runners participate and rose over $1,000 to the Emergency Fun in Shelby. Bob Richman, director of the Youth Council says the relatively small group is looking to expand. “We are looking to grow it actually. We are open to youth anywhere from ages 12 to 18 in Shelby County that want to join in they can contact Shelby City Hall and get more information.” The number for the Shelby City Hall is 712-544-2404.

Sydney Andersen, member of the Youth Council, says it is a great way to make a difference. “It’s a great opportunity to let your voice be heard. Even though it is a small town and community, you still make a difference and people appreciate it. It is good on a college resume and it’s great to help people.”

The Shelby “Run through Our Place” 5k will be held on Saturday rain or shine with registration at 7am inside the Corn Crib in Shelby.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)