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Starting line for the annual Mother's Day Walk, hosted by the Palos Park Woman's Club.
The Palos Park Woman’s Club (PPWC), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with over 130 members, has chosen 911 as a beneficiary for its fourth annual Mother’s Day Walk on May 9. All proceeds from the event will support the PPWC’s community initiatives and Moraine Valley’s Last Mile Scholarship program.
The event runs from 8 to 11 a.m., and participants can choose one of three routes to walk: a one-mile wood-chip path around Lake Katherine, a two-mile paved path along the Cal-Sag trail or a three-mile route combining both paths. Local vendors and exhibitors will be on site selling last-minute Mother’s Day gifts. All participants will receive a T-shirt upon registration (based on availability).
“The PPWC’s Mother’s Day Walk is a meaningful way for our community to come together in support of local impact,” said Ronette McCarthy, PPWC co-president and Mother’s Day Walk co-chair. “This year, we chose to support Moraine Valley’s Last Mile program because it focuses on something so important – helping students take that final step toward graduation.”
The Last Mile Scholarship program provides funds for students close to completing their degree or certificate programs. Unlike other scholarships available at Moraine Valley, the college’s Counseling and Career Development Center and administrators determine which students need the most immediate financial support to graduate. Over the years, this scholarship program has helped hundreds of students complete their degree or certificate.
“Through the Last Mile Scholarship, we help students who are just a few credits away from finishing stay on track and cross the finish line,” said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Foundation. “Together, we’re ensuring more students complete their degrees and build stronger futures for themselves and our community. This event reflects the power of community coming together to support student success.”
“We couldn’t help but love the connection between The Last Mile and the mile loop around Lake Katherine where our walk takes place,” continued McCarthy. “It felt like a natural fit, a reminder that sometimes it’s that final stretch that matters most, whether you’re finishing a walk or finishing your education.”
To sign up for the Mother’s Day Walk and support Moraine Valley students, visit .
PHOTO CAPTION: Starting line for the annual Mother’s Day Walk, hosted by the Palos Park Woman’s Club.
For news media inquiries, contact Joshua Lahey, Moraine Valley communications specialist, at (708) 974-5652 or laheyj5@morainevalley.edu.
