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Sign Up Now to Run on May 19
Running feet meet a musical beat on Saturday, May 19 for the 4th annual Schoener/5K Music Marathon in Upper Darby. Sign up today to run, starting at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race steps off at 10. Plan to stay after--or, if you aren't running, drop by--for an afternoon and evening of great music, including performances by headliners Chico's Vibe and the Upper Darby Sousa Band.
The marathon raises funds for the Brad Schoener Memorial Fund, which supports the musical abilities and aspirations of instrumental music students in the Upper Darby School District through the funding of instruments, instruction, and experiences to interested and talented students who might not otherwise have the opportunities due to personal circumstances.
Thanks to everyone who already plans to be part of an extraordinary, spirited day of music and celebration. We'll see you on May 19.
News & Events
Save the Arts in Upper Darby!
The Board of Directors of the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation understands that the decline of state subsidies has created difficult decisions for the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors. We find the proposal to cut professional music and art instructors from the elementary schools disconcerting. The value of the arts in a child's life has been documented in numerous research studies. Because we see the necessity of the arts in the school district, we respectfully ask that the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors look for other options. Eliminating elementary arts classes would have a significant, detrimental impact on the lives of the students. More
Save the Date: May 19, 2012, 5K Run and Music Marathon,
The 4th Annual Brad Schoener Memorial 5K Run and Music Marathon will be Held on May 19, 2012. More
Third Annual Brad Schoener Memorial 5K Run and Music Marathon
This event was held on May 21, 2011 and raised $20,000 for the Fund. More
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