Warren-Based 'Run For Quaid 5K' To Benefit Those With Spinal Cord Injuries

WARREN, NJ — Warren’s Quaid Mobus will once again host the "Run for Quaid 5K" on Oct. 14 to help others with spinal cord injury.

Mobus, who became a quadriplegic following an all-terrain vehicle accident in September 2013, has turned his injury into something positive through The Quaid R Mobus Foundation.

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Registration fees from the race will go towards the foundation to help in their mission to raise awareness as to how spinal cord injuries are a life changing journey, not only for the injured, but for all those close to them.

Fees will also go "towards providing the adaptive handicap equipment which is crucial for a paralyzed person, it gives them a little more independence and feeling of normalcy. Unfortunately, this equipment is very expensive. It is our mission to reach out and help/guide and encourage others to 'roll on.' Life on life's terms," The Quaid R Mobus Foundation stated.

The race will be held at 9 a.m. at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren. Registration is $25 until Oct. 12 and then the price increases to $35. The price also includes a pasta dinner on Oct. 13.

A 1 mile fun run will also be held for $10 and a free kids fun run, both includes the pasta dinner as well.

The pasta dinner will be held on Oct. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Washington Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 146 Washington Valley Rd in Warren where runners can still register. The pasta dinner is free to all pre-registered runners or $10 suggested donation for anyone who would like to come and enjoy the evening.

There will be dinner, beer, DJ, 50/50, door prizes and vendors as well.

To register for the 5K or more information visit CLICK HERE or Facebook.

(Image via The Quaid R. Mobus Foundation)

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