The City of Olive Branch is inviting runners and walkers to participate in this year’s Charity 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish Mid-South on Friday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. The event’s registration fees will go directly to the organization, according to the city’s post.
The post said 20 children in DeSoto County and more than 380 children across the Mid-South are waiting for their wishes to come true. It described the event as an opportunity to help bring hope, joy and life-changing wishes to children.
The city said there were 20 days left to purchase event apparel and 36 days left to register at the time of the post. Registered runners and walkers will also receive free admission to the Light Garden that evening.
Sponsors listed in the post are Northcentral Electric Cooperative, B & L Heating and Air LLC, Walk-On’s Southaven, Grivet Outdoors and Williams-Sonoma’s supply chain operation in Olive Branch.
