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PALMER — A fundraising event for Gayle Janecek is scheduled for May 4 at Palmer High School.
The event will feature a race on the Michael Janecek Trail, a system of cross country running trails named for her husband Michael.
Gayle Janecek, an avid supporter of local athletics, was recently diagnosed with cancer.
The race — in which participants can run, walk or bike — is from 3-4 p.m. on May 4. Registration starts at 2:30 p.m.
Silent and out-cry auctions are also planned. Among the items to be auctioned are the 2008 Iditarod bib worn by mushing legend DeeDee Jonrowe, a Shane Lamb print and a seven-night vacation for two to Mexico.
A potluck is also planned for 4 p.m. that day.
To donate items or for more information, see www.trailsforgayle.org or contact Palmer High School at 746-8400.
— Jeremiah Bartz
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