‘Rainbow of Ribbons’ will be fundraiser

YOUNGSTOWN — The A Way With Words Foundation Inc. is sponsoring its first “Rainbow of Ribbons” 5K race and fun run at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 downtown.

The event will begin and end at Buffalo Wild Wings, and the R.O.C.c.K. Children’s Choir will perform.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., the 5K race begins at 10, and the Fun Run will begin at 10:15.

Brenda Rider, co-founder of the A Way With Words Foundation, Inc., wrote the song “Rainbow of Ribbons,” which has become the official Relay For Life song of the American Cancer Society. In keeping with the theme that the Foundation deals with all cancers, the rainbow of colors designates the concern for all those who have been touched by cancer.

For more information or to register, e-mail Awaywithwords04@aol.com or phone Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (330) 799-5301 or (330) 360-3300.

All proceeds benefit the foundation, ROCcK Children’s Choir and local cancer programs.