9th Lighthouse Dash raises $40K for Petal Childrenâs Task Force
9th Lighthouse Dash raises $40K for Petal Childrenâs Task Force By Charles Herrington | February 13, 2021 at 8:13 PM CST - Updated February 13 at 8:13 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of runners and walkers hit the streets of Petal Saturday to raise money for the Petal Childrenâs Task Force.
Runners took part in the ninth annual âLighthouse Dashâ at Hinton Park.
About $40,000 was raised this year for the organization, which provides food to those in need.
The event featured a 5K run and a two-mile walk.
âWe help over 400 people a month,â said Dee Dee Lowery, race director. âOur homeless folks have picked up over the last year as well, and so, weâre helping a lot of those.â