Sean Hughes' Character Counts Memorial 5K

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Runners and walkers of all abilities, friends, and community members are invited to join in honoring Dr. Sean Hughes at the annual Character Counts 5K and Fun Run at Lower Merion High School. Participants are encouraged to create a personal or team fundraising page and compete with friends for a good cause! More than 600 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Character Counts 5K and Fun Run to honor the legacy of the late Lower Merion High School Principal Dr. Sean A. Hughes. Thanks to the generous support of participants and sponsors, over $50,000 was raised for the development of the Sean Hughes Memorial Garden and Plaza on the campus of Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa. This year will culminate in an award ceremony on the future site of the Sean Hughes Memorial Plaza.

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