Community Medical Clinic To Host 16th Annual Clinic Classic in April

The Community Medical Clinic's (CMC) flagship event, the Clinic Classic, will return this spring with a new location and race route.

The 16th Annual Clinic Classic run/walk will be held Saturday, April 29 at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church (1206 Lyttleton St, Camden, SC 29020), where the race will start and end. The race will begin at 8 am.

At the event, every member of the family can participate in their chosen distance (1-mile or USATF 5K), with winners in various age categories.

New this year, mascots from Kershaw County schools have been invited to greet and take photos with families at the race.

Return of the Clinic Classic Challenge

This year, Kershaw County elementary schools can compete for a $1,000 grand prize through the return of the “Clinic Classic Challenge.”

The school with the largest percentage of participation based on student enrollment will be awarded the prize funding, which can be used at the discretion of the school’s principal.

All elementary students along with their parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings, teachers, administrators, and support staff are invited to join in the 5K (3.1 miles) or the 1-mile run/walk.

“We’ve been working hard to plan an extra special run/walk that will be fun for the whole family,” said Clinic Classic committee member, Lynn Matthews. “We can’t wait to bring the whole community together in April to support our mission to provide medical care and connect resources to achieve a healthier Kershaw County.”

Sponsors Welcome

The event is currently open to sponsors, offering organizations the chance to show their support of healthcare equity while engaging directly with members of the Kershaw County community. In addition to Lyttleton Street UMC, the event's lead sponsors include McDonald's and Camden Family Care.

According to CMC’s development director Susan Didato, Clinic Classic sponsors play a key role in supporting the clinic’s work to deliver life-changing healthcare to CMC patients annually.

“For decades, CMC has saved lives in our community by reducing health disparities and maximizing population health,” she said. “Our goal is to heal whole lives and our whole community by offering under- and uninsured families access to the high quality care and support resources they need to thrive.”

Businesses interested in sponsoring the 2023 Clinic Classic can request sponsorship information by contacting Susan Didato at 803-669-5174 or sdidato@cmcofkc.org.

“We are so appreciative of all our participants, our sponsors, and our community for helping us advance health equity in Kershaw County,” Didato said.

Learn more about the 2023 Clinic Classic run/walk and register online at cmcofkc.org/clinicclassic Racers interested in entering their elementary school in the Clinic Classic Challenge should be sure to select the check box while registering for their school to be counted.

About CMC

Established in 1998, CMC is a community leader in providing healthcare resources and preventative care in Kershaw County. They provide primary care to patients at no cost while leading a collaborative effort to empower individuals to take charge of their own health and well-being. Learn more at http:// www.cmcofkc.org.

Also in New Business, a motion to approve the 1st Reading of a Budget Amendment to move $25,181.20 from g/l account #7380-Contingency to g/l account #7130-Town Salaries was made by Councilman Brad Hanley, 2nd by Councilwoman Dana Sloan with a unanimous vote from Council.

In Council Briefing, Councilman Ed Smith had no report. Councilwoman Dana Sloan had no report. Councilman Brad Hanley had no report. Mayor Melissa Emmons mentioned to Council that there needs to be future discussions regarding some type of food truck regulations. There have been several challenges recently and there needs to be some clarification for Article 6 Section 6.6 per the request of Steve Huntley, Zoning Administrator and Chief Anders. Mayor Emmons also reminded Council to complete their annual State of Economic Interests that is required by the South Carolina Ethics Commission. Town Attorney John Wells had no report.

A motion to adjourn at 6:54 was made by Councilman Brad Hanley, 2nd by Councilman Ed Smith with a unanimous vote from Council. Our next regular scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm. I encourage everyone to try to attend our monthly meetings so you can stay informed and find ways to get involved. And if you miss a meeting, check out our website at www.townofelginsc.com, where we list agendas, minutes from meetings and the calendar of events. Also, we now broadcast our monthly council meetings live on the “Town of Elgin” Facebook Page. Just remember that when you are informed, you are empowered.

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