LHJWL’s Jaci Russell and Bryn Volkmer

Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League member hosted their largest crowd ever for the 14th Annual Run the Highlands Saturday, with 868 participants registered for the 10k, 5k and Family Trail Walk, and many more attending to cheer on their friends or enjoy the apres-run carnival.

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Funds will be used to build the Signature Play Ground for People of All Ages and Abilities At Flag Pole Hill, enabling parents and children to play together even if traditional playgrounds keep them on the sidelines. Lake Highlands Women’s League, Exchange Club of LH and the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation also are contributing to the playground.

“LHJWL is so grateful and thankful,” said President Bryn Volkmer, for all of our sponsors, talent groups (like LHHS Highlandettes, Cheerleaders, Bell Boys, Steppers, Girls Service League, Merriman Park’s Beta Club & Sparky Spirit Squad, Forest Meadow Cheer and LHJH Cheer), Lake Highlands Women’s League and Exchange Club of Lake Highlands volunteers and the LH community for supporting the playground so generously.”

If you’d like to help, there’s still time to donate here.

LHJWL members distribute ribbons to runners at Run the Highlands

Race volunteers Sadie and Justin Bono

ECLH’s Mark Holmes (left) announces the total and LHJWL’s Bryn Volkmer and Amy Timmerman present the check to Dallas Park Board member Robb Stewart

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.