
Theresa Stang of Sauk Rapids takes a photo of her two daughters, Elysia, 8, and Fionna, 6, before their participation in the 1k and the adults’ participation in the PV5k fundraiser on Oct. 1 outside of the Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids.

Nathan Cmelik of Sauk Rapids warms up by the information table outside the entrance of Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids on Oct. 1 before the PV5K, which included almost 40 adults in the third annual fundraiser and run.

More than 50 children signed up for the third annual PV5k (and kids 1k) that started at Pleasantview Elementary School in Sauk Rapids, said Principal Aby Froiland, who waits by the starting line to drop her right arm to begin the event Oct. 1.

Pleasantview Elementary Principal Aby Froiland of Sauk Rapids tries not to get stampeded by rushing children Oct. 1 after announcing the start of the 1k sponsored by the Pleasantview Elementary Parent-Teacher Advisory Council. The council believes the homecoming week event is a healthy way to get families to spend time together outdoors to raise money.