The Jim Schoemehl 5k Run was created in 2001 by a marketing/DECA student when a Webster Groves High School teacher’s husband, Jim Schoemehl, was diagnosed with ALS in September. The run was named after him and his family in honor of their fight. Unfortunately, Jim lost his battle with ALS, …
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The Jim Schoemehl 5k Run was created in 2001 by a marketing/DECA student when a Webster Groves High School teacher’s husband, Jim Schoemehl, was diagnosed with ALS in September. The run was named after him and his family in honor of their fight. Unfortunately, Jim lost his battle with ALS, but his legacy lives on in the annual run. ALS has devastating effects on the victims and their friends and family.
The Jim Schoemehl Run exists to help them all through the battle. Each year, the race has grown gradually to raise more money and awareness for ALS. The run has been integrated into a community event with many families, friends, and even pets participating. The race has persevered through harsh thunderstorms and very hot temperatures. Each year is different from the last because a new group of students organize the run; however, we set the bar higher with each new year. We hope that this year the race continues to grow to exemplary new heights and we know it will be a great success.
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Great local race for a great cause
This run is put on by the High School students to benefit ALS. We run through Webster Groves which has beautiful homes. There is a 5K and 10K, I have … MORE
This run is put on by the High School students to benefit ALS. We run through Webster Groves which has beautiful homes. There is a 5K and 10K, I have always run the 10k. I love races like this, small but mighty! (Just like me!)