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News release from the Lutheran Health Network:<\/p>\n

2016 RediMed 4 Wellness Summer Series with New Haven Parks & Recreation features Canal Days 5K this month<\/strong>
\nSecond race of four in series benefits New Haven Community Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n

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NEW HAVEN, Ind. (June 6, 2016) – The Canal Days 5K is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 11, at Havenhurst Ball Park, 211 N. Rufus St. The second of four races in the 2016 RediMed 4 Wellness Summer Series. This year’s race begins at 8 a.m. The Canal Days 5K has been part of the city’s street festival for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

Register online for $25 at https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/IN\/NewHaven\/CanalDays5K<\/a>. Packet pick-up will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 10, at Schenlker Park Concession Stand, 956 Park Ave. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

“We are excited to collaborate with New Haven Parks & Recreation for the RediMed 4 Wellness Summer Series this year,” said Matt Lehn, COO, RediMed. “It makes sense to support wellness activities that nurture good health and prevention. We encourage families to get active together.”<\/p>\n

Lehn added that supporting this area-wide wellness series for people of all ages complements the healthcare services available at RediMed’s clinic in Lutheran Health Plaza.<\/p>\n

“Having RediMed’s backing adds credibility to the series,” said Mike Clendenen, superintendent, New Haven Parks & Recreation. “We continue to refine the events in hopes of reaching more participants, and to help form healthy habits.”<\/p>\n

The New Haven Community Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds from the race. The NHCF funds parks, arts and education in New Haven and surrounding areas where foundation members live, work and play.<\/p>\n

The 2016 RediMed 4 Wellness Summer Series consists of four events including:<\/p>\n

Date – Name – Beneficiary<\/p>\n