The Fourth Annual Hennessee “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, September 28. The event will start and end at the West Louisiana Dental Center on Belview Road in Leesville. Registration on race day will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event will commence at 9 a.m. Register by September 14 to receive an event t-shirt. Sign up at runsignup.com. The cost is $25 per runner, $30 on event day.
This year will mark the fourth anniversary of this event that honors the life and legacy of longtime area dentist, Dr. Ralph M. “Mike” Hennessee. Doc Mike started that legacy in 1999 with Dentist with a Heart Day. He mobilized his staff to offer general dental care to those in need. The ensuing years have seen thousands of patients and all at no cost. That special day this December will mark the 25th year of giving back to the community.
Dr. Hennessee’s charitable causes also extended to a ministry in Honduras, which gradually evolved into taking staff members with him. They spent 13 years aiding the poor before Hennessee passed away.
The 5K run/walk profits have benefitted national and local causes. St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Honduran ministry split the first year at Hennessee’s request. The last two years’ profits have assisted five local families in need. This year the surviving children of Brittany Hughes of Hornbeck will be the beneficiaries. Ms. Hughes was recently involved in a vehicular accident that claimed the life of the young mother.
Major underwriters for the run/walk include the Brandon Veterinary Clinic, Mrs. Sandra Craft, and Leapfrog Properties. Participants on race day will enjoy beverages, snacks and opportunities for door prizes. The public is invited to attend and show their support. The Gringo Biscuit food truck will be on location. For information on the run/walk or contributing to the charitable event, call 318-554-9306.