20TH ANNUAL LAUREN LOCKARD MEMORIAL RUN SUPPORTING THE CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

HOUSTON – St. John Paul II Catholic School (StJPII) will host its 20 ^th Annual Lauren Lockard Memorial “Run with the Saints” (RWTS) benefiting The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation on Saturday, October 27 at 8:20 a.m. One of the few races to occur in West Harris County, RWTS winds through the tranquil tree-lined streets around StJPII, near Briar Forest and Eldridge.
 
“Run with the Saints” is open to the public and includes a 5K as well as a family-friendly Kids’ K. Both events start from StJPII, located at 1400 Parkway Plaza Drive in Houston (77077). Registration for “Run with the Saints” 5K is only $30 and can be found online at the following address:  www.jp2.org/rwts. Refreshments will be provided to all participants at the post race party.  Parking is available on the streets around the school. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group and top three runners and walkers overall.  Pre-race packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at StJPII. 
 
One of the school’s longest-standing traditions, this year the race takes on special significance as it celebrates its 20 ^th Anniversary. “Run with the Saints” is held annually in loving memory of Lauren Lockard, a former student who lost her brave battle against cancer in August 1999. Since then, the race has raised over $100,000 for The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation and StJPII’s Athletics Department.  Sponsors of the 2018 “Run with the Saints” include Houston Methodist West, Enclave Vision Associates, Xtrac Restoration, Good Times Running Company and Reach Stretch Studios.
 
Please contact Bernie Weber, Race Coordinator, at  Communications@jp2.org to become a sponsor, make a donation, or with any other questions. For more information on the event, visit  www.jp2.org/rwts.
 
About St. John Paul II Catholic School:
St. John Paul II Catholic School (StJPII) is an independent Catholic school located in West Houston near Katy at 1400 Parkway Plaza Drive. StJPII was established in 1988 as a private independent Catholic School, is a registered non-profit corporation in the state of Texas, and has twice been awarded National Blue Ribbon Exemplary status in 1996 and 2008. The school’s mission is to prepare all students spiritually and academically to succeed in life and to do God's will.  Tuition discounts are granted to employees of Catholic organizations. More information about StJPII can be found at  www.jp2.org and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/jp2houston.