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Benjamin Wheeler Memorial 5K to be Held Dec. 30

Benjamin Wheeler is the son of a Council Rock graduate who died in last week's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.

A 5K race is being organized in memory of Benjamin Wheeler, the son of a Council Rock graduate who died in last week's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Fran Lobis-Wheeler is a member of Council Rock’s class of 1985. 

According to information provided by the Council Rock School District, current and past members of the CR North Cross Country Team are raising funds for the Wheeler family by sponsoring the 5K race in Benjamin’s memory.

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The race will be held Sunday, Dec. 30 at Council Rock High School North. Registration is $20 and can be done online by clicking here.

The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. A fun run starts at 9 a.m.

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Same day registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

A Facebook page, Friends of Benjamin Wheeler, has been set up in memory of the six year old.   


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