By Jim Muir
The Ashley Kay Jackson Memorial 5K Scholarship Run/Walk is set for Saturday, March 2 at Zeigler-Royalton High School.
Ashley died in October 2o12 from injuries sustained from an accidental gunshot wound. The 14-year-old Jackson, a sophomore at Z-R High school, was struck in the side by the bullet and died later that day at Herrin Hospital.
Officials at the Franklin County school said a scholarship has been started in Ashley’s name to help other students at Z-R.
Registration for the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at Z-R High School with the event to kick off at 9 a.m. All the funds raised through the event will go toward the scholarship.
Anybody needing more information or wanting to help sponsor the event can contact Jim Chamness, guidance director at Z-R High School at 618-596-5841.
Registration forms to run or walk can be downloaded at: www.facebook.com/ashleykjacksonmemorial5k
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