Angels Giving Back Returns with Annual 5K Race

This year’s Angels Giving Back 5K is on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Photography courtesy of DDL Advertising.

Dust off your running shoes, because the fourth annual 5K race put on by Angels Giving Back is making its big return. The local charity was founded in the memory of Valia and Mario Coletta, who made a mark on their community with their spirit and generosity. The 5K race honors Mario’s love of running and hopes to keep his and Valia’s memory alive.

Founders of Colbea Enterprises / Seasons Corner Market, Mario and Valia Coletta knew the value of hard work and determination. Throughout her life, Valia gave back to organizations such as the American Heart Association, Miriam Hospital, Saint Ann’s, Big Brothers Big Sisters and many others. Valia suffered from polycystic kidney disease and received a life-saving transplant. Towards the end of his life, Mario also developed Alzheimer’s disease. In honor of the altruistic couple and their contributions to the community, 100 percent of the proceeds from the race go to the Alzheimer’s Association and the PKD Foundation, as well as the Tomorrow Fund.

Those who wish to contribute but don’t want to walk/run can choose to give a donation of $25, $50, or $100 on the race registration page here. 5K participants receive a T-shirt and gift bag, and all finishers receive a medal. Enjoy complimentary light snacks and drinks as well. Be sure to arrive early to enter for a chance to win HJY’s 2024 Dream Machine.

The details: Saturday, June 8. 10 a.m. Adults $40, children twelve and under $10. One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston. angelsgivingback.com