Runners and walkers alike braved cold winds and rain to support the 23rd Annual Youth Villages 5K held Saturday, April 23rd. Despite the weather, spirits were high as the 5K participants took to the streets winding through one of East Memphis' most scenic, park-like neighborhoods before finishing up at the Ridgeway Center. A consistent supporter of Youth Villages, Cornerstone had volunteers signed up in two different categories: Chad Clay (running) and Sheryl Barton/Cindy Dougherty (walking). Cold winds continued throughout the post-race award ceremony but the results of the event kept everyone warm. Over the past 22 years the race has raised over $1 million for the programs and children at Youth Villages. Programs that include residential treatment, home-based counseling, therapeutic foster care, adoptions and outpatient services to over 5,000 children and their families each year. Youth Villages has been recognized nationally as a model in the treatment of troubled children and their families.

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Pictured (l to r): Sheryl Barton, Chad Clay, and Cindy Dougherty.