WisePies Pizza Run raises money for Make-A-Wish New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Runners and walkers gathered in Albuquerque Sunday morning for the WisePies Pizza Run, which benefitted Make-A-Wish New Mexico.
Participants had the option to run or walk a 10K, 5K, or one mile. This year, officials said they nearly doubled the turnout for the event, with more than 300 participants and 65 volunteers.
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The proceeds from the event go to help Make-A-Wish New Mexico grant wishes for kids who are fighting critical illnesses. At the event, staff were able to surprise a child by granting her wish to go on a shopping spree. “I feel so blessed and seeing, I just, it’s amazing that there is a whole organization just like coming for kids like me, that struggle, and just give them a whole day of happiness,” said Colette Grace Dilworth, Make-A-Wish New Mexico recipient.
Event staff estimated that at least $65,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish New Mexico.
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