The 31st annual Paul “Hook” O’Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Race Against Cancer will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 707 N. South Road, Scranton. Race registration will be from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The race will start promptly at 10 a.m. Hook O’Malley was a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on Sept. 25, 1992. He had an immense impact on the youth of this community which is still felt to this day. If you have any questions about the race you can call 570-346-1828 or Scranton running.com or neparunner.com. There will be awards given in the run and walk over all, and in numerous age categories.All donations benefit the American Cancer Society. Pictured, from left: Erin Zablocki holding Elli Rocco Zablocki, Keith Oleski, Matt O’Malley, James Barrett, Coach Joseph DeAntona, Jason Miller, Patrick O’Malley, Vanessa Thomas, and James Moran.
