Get ready to be a part of another great experience right here in our own town. Chalk It Up North is happening again in North Ogden for the second year in a row. What is Chalk It Up North? It all begins from the JUST-a-BREAK 501c3 non-profit corporation. This corporation is completely run by volunteers and funded exclusively from generous donations by local businesses and individuals to provide local cancer patients a break.
This event will be held at the Kirt’s Plaza located at 1974 North 400 East, North Ogden, Utah. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, free chalk art clinic and FUN!
JUST-a-BREAK started as an idea by Greg Thorpe in Ogden, Utah. While caring for his wife, Jen, (a stage IV colon cancer patient), he realized how difficult the journey was, not only for the patient, but also for the caregiver and the entire family. Thorpe felt the great toll it took on them financially and emotionally. He has always had a passion to help others, serve others and look for the good in every day. This led him to the idea to have the local community come together and help give JUST-a-BREAK from cancer packages to those with advanced stage cancer.
This non-profit organization came together after talking with chemo nurses and social workers from three local hospitals. Much encouragement and support was given and Thorpe knew that this project needed to be formed so it may bless the lives of many who are in “desperate” situations to “just take a break” and to “forget about cancer” for even a few hours and possibly days.
Currently, JUST-a-BREAK is operating in Pocatello, Idaho; Ogden; St. George; and Salt Lake City areas. Soon they will expand to Logan and Provo as well as Chicago, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Atlanta areas.
If you are interested in starting a new group, volunteer your time, or be a donor please contact Greg Thorpe at greg@justabreak.org
If you’d like to get involved this year, in 2017, here’s your chance!
The race will be held on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 starting at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive before 7:00 a.m. for a group color throw at the starting line! 2000 North Washington Blvd. in North Ogden. Registration fee is $35.00. There is no guarantee of T-Shirt or swag bag for registration participants after July 30th, 2017.
The JUST-a-BREAK foundation wants to thank all the chalk artists who will be participating in this year’s event. The chalk art competition will be held from August 25-26th. There is a registration fee of $25 per 5x5 foot square. There will also be a free chalk art clinic hosted by the World-Renowned Chalk Artist, Tonya Youngberg, on August 25th @ 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer your time at the Chalk-it-up-North Event, please go to www.chalkitupnorth.com
You will make new friends, have a lot of fun and serve for a great cause!
