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Laurel Memorial Run-Walk Takes Place Friday, Saturday
Foundation: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Laurel Memorial Run/Walk takes place Friday, Saturday.
Event was created in 1997 by Silver Creek residents Wayne and Elaine Hotelling in honor of their daughter Laurel, who had Down syndrome.
Money raised goes to Filling the Gap, Inc., which works with The Resource Center to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families in Chautauqua County.
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