Jordan Middle School sponsors a special 5K Run/Walk For Wilke on Saturday, April 5, on the school grounds. Twelve-year-old Jordan student, Chris Wilke, has been struggling with a very rare form of cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, since being diagnosed in January 2014.
“We know that many will come out and show their support,” commented Jordan Principal Stacy Cashman. “One of the many things I love about the Burbank community is the way they wrap their arms around those in need and show unity and compassion for others.”
Cashman urges people to form teams and spread the word of the event in order to extend greater support for Wilke’s battle.
Pre-registration is available by printing out the form/waiver in the attached photo gallery and mailing it to Jordan Middle School at 420 S. Mariposa St. Room 607 in Burbank. The school can accept cash payments or checks made out to “Christopher Wilke.”
People may also write a check as a straight donation and mail it to the school or donate online at http://www.talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Christopher.html.
“Chris and the Wilke family have been very involved in the Burbank community,” added Cashman. “We are looking forward to a strong show of support from the Burbank community for Chris and the Wilke family.”
The Wilke Walk begins at 9:00 a.m., with registration available starting at 8:00 a.m. the day of the event. The entire $20 registration fee will be donated to the Wilke family.
Readers can keep up with Wilke’s ongoing battle with cancer on the facebook page Team Christopher.
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