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The St. Mary Parish community will head to the starting line at Morgan City High School on Saturday, Oct. 10, to show their support for local law enforcement, which works to keep residents safe.
Beginning at 8 a.m., racers will step off for the 3rd Annual Run with the Fuzz, a 5K, fun run and walk that offers residents a way to stay active and get to know the men and women of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Participants even get to hit the pavement alongside some of the officers, who are given a special indication on their shirts to identify them as law enforcement. Money raised from the event supports the office’s Benevolent Association, established in 1992 to aid office employees following Hurricane Andrew. The association, 23 years later, serves as the primary source of officer support during any emergency situation.
“We help the officers in need in any kind of catastrophe,” said Deputy Jenifer McDill, who also serves as the event director and president of the benevolent association. “We had one officer recently whose house was burglarized and everything was taken out. I mean everything. They cleaned him out probably because they knew he was an officer. We helped him get his basic needs met so that he could put his focus back on his work.”
McDill said officers battling cancer or other medical issues have also received help throughout the years.
Following the race, participants will be treated to music, children’s activities, goodie bags and door prizes from local businesses such as Shannon Hardware, Skipper’s Sporting Goods and St. Mary Golf and Country Club. Awards will also be given to top finishers in each age group, as well as the overall male, female and cop finishers.
“The community support means the world to the officers,” McDill said. “It’s a great thing to see so many people come out and show their appreciation.”
The children’s one-mile fun run begins at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. The 5K begins shortly after. Cost is $25. Registration forms are available at active.com; St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, which is located inside the St. Mary Courthouse; the sheriff’s office branch office in Morgan City; Atchafalaya 24 Hour Fitness; and both Morgan City Anytime Fitness locations.
