Article: Little Great Race success adds to dollars for scholars

It's called the Little Great Race, but there's nothing small about the impact the traditional event in Charleroi has on the education of young people in the community.

"We're very pleased to help them continue their formal educations," Vic Vitale, chairman of Little Great Race Inc. said in reference to the Adam Boyd Memorial Scholarship that is awarded to Charleroi Area High School seniors. "This is a very important aspect of the race and we are grateful to the runners and walkers and our sponsors for helping to make it possible."

The 23rd annual Little Great Race will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 beginning at 8:15 a.m. at Chamber Plaza.

This year's recipients of the scholarships ($1,000 each) ...

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