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‘Families are struggling’: San Antonio Food Bank works to feed families for Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘Families are struggling’: San Antonio Food Bank works to feed families for Thanksgiving“This is going down as the most expensive Thanksgiving ever, the cost of turkey and the sides, families are struggling,” said Eric Cooper, San Antonio Food Bank CEO.
Seniors can get active at this Halloween themed run/walk
Read full article: Seniors can get active at this Halloween themed run/walkAARP is hosting the first ever “Paloween Hustle 5K” on Oct. 22 for families to get active together, as well as make memories at the Palomino Pumpkin Patch with plenty of activities for all ages.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to take place virtually on Saturday
Read full article: Walk to End Alzheimer’s to take place virtually on SaturdayThe Walk To End Alzeimer’s will take place this Saturday, Oct. 10 and the woman organizing it knows all too well how difficult this disease is. My dad passed away from COVID on July 19 and my mom passed away Aug. 4,” Gibbons said. She doesn’t want the fight to end Alzeimer’s to end. “After seeing my parents go through it, we understand, so it’s all gonna be virtual,” Gibbons said. There will be a ceremony for the Walk To End Alzeimer’s and the walk will take place at 9:30 a.m.“They can walk wherever they want to, it doesn’t matter where they live, they can live out of state and still walk with us,” Gibbons said.
Mission Park Cemetery hosts 5K for Day of the Dead celebrations
Read full article: Mission Park Cemetery hosts 5K for Day of the Dead celebrationsSAN ANTONIO – More than 100 participants ran through the Mission Park Cemetery in south San Antonio to honor their loved ones who have passed away. For Dick Tips, co-owner of Mission Park Funeral Homes and Cemetery, Saturday's race is a chance to continue with their mission of compassionate care of the departed and their families. Some runners had never been to Mission Park Cemetery, but others, including Janie Gonzalez, say they know the burial park far too well. RELATED: San Antonio holds first Day of the Dead river paradeMission Park Funeral Homes and Cemetery plans to continue hosting the Celebrating Life 5K for years to come. Click here for more Day of the Dead San Antonio events happening this weekend.