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Ryan Strong 4th Annual Race Set For Sunday

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Erich Martin
Credit: Submitted
Credit: Submitted

The fourth annual Ryan Strong 5K will take place on Sunday, April 3 in memory of a Bucks County Technical High School student who passed away.

Ryan Viola was a senior at the Bucks County Technical High School in Bristol Township on November 29, 2012 when, while crossing to his bus stop in Bensalem, he was struck by a car. Days later, his organs were donated after death to help save the lives of five people.

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Proceeds from the race will go to benefit the Bucks County Technical High School and the Gift of Life Family House in Philadelphia.

Walk-up registration and packet pickup will begin rain or shine at the school at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 3. The run will begin at 9 a.m. and the walk will follow.

The race consists of two loop course at the school at 610 Wistar Road in Fairless Hills.

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Registration for students under 18 years old is $15 and registrations for individuals over 18 years old is $25. Participants can register at active.com.

Questions about the race or donations can be directed to Alice Viola at 215-801-6807

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Erich Martin

Erich Martin attended Bucks County Community College for two years where he was the Co-Editor in Chief of the Centurion, the college newspaper. Erich graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism. Erich was recognized at the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation’s Keystone Press Awards in 2014 for general news. In downtime, Erich enjoys spending time with friends and family. Aside from spending time with family and reporting news, Erich loves getting engrossed in a great game, book, or movie.