Kids & Family

PHOTO GALLERY: M.A.C. Riders, Runners Pay It Forward for Children

Area cyclists, runners and walkers turned out Saturday to help raise money for children in Pickens County and also in Brazil during the Annual Mission Action Challenge.

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Dozens turned out Saturday morning for the

The Mission Action Challenge, M.A.C. for short, is a charity bike ride and 5K run helps put shoes on area children's feet and get Brazilian children off dangerous streets.

The fundraiser is also a way to honor the dedication of Mac Lawton, a member of Easley First Baptist Church and the founder of the 567 Club, which meets each Tuesday and provides male role models for area boys.

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On Saturday morning,

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