Old Bills Fun Run

In it's tenth year, Old Bill's Fun Run - held yesterday - is a huge and significant event here in Jackson. Hundreds of people od all ages ( see the pretty blonde mom with the 3 pretty blonde girls above), a few costumes ( see token Elvis above ) lots of dogs ( see the wienie in a bun with mustard dog above) and a tiny press corps ( see the Jesus above ) show up for what is mostly a big walk around town with a few competive jocks running in the lead.
It's purpose is to raise money for local non profits of which there are an impressive lot. This is a town that helps it's own.
Further, local philanthropists, one couple in particular, contribute hundreds of thousand dollars in a matching grant. I don't know what the town would do with old Old Bill's. I get a bit choked up at events like this. The town is so small and the heart so great and sincere.