LHJWL volunteers

Participants in Saturday’s 13th annual Run the Highlands 5K said conditions were perfect. Overcast skies and a stiff breeze kept entrants cool, a seemingly endless stream of Lake Highlands Junior Women’s Leaguers in black t-shirts got them checked in and ready to go in a flash and, at most corners along the neighborhood route, teams of volunteers cheered them along with posters and encouragement.

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You can see my photos of the day here.

Proceeds from the race will be used to fund the new All Abilities Playground at Flagpole Hill. A similar playground accessible by children with special needs and children with limited-mobility parents recently opened in Plano to rave reviews.

If you didn’t run the race but are inspired to support the Junior Women’s League and the playground, you aren’t too late. They will gratefully receive your donation online here.

MPE Spirit Squad members at the starting line

LHJWL members encourage runners

And they’re off!

LHHS mascot Maribeth Punjak receives a hug

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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.