One of the many events over homecoming weekend was the Kisses to Cancer 5k, held on Oct. 1, aiming to bring awareness to cancer and to raise donations for various charities.

The event took place bright and early on the busy Saturday, continuing with the homecoming festivities. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Valor Clinic, which gives back to veterans in the NEPA area; Relay for Life to help with the ght against cancer; and the Wilkes University Gold Bar to provide funds to future o cers at Detachment 752.

The donations will all be in memory of Major Candice Adams Ismirle, a Wilkes alumnus from the class of 2003.

All runners received a Major Candice Adams Ismirle short-sleeve shirt, as well as a swag bag with different gifts and promotional materials.

Awards were given out to those who were top overall in both female and male and for each age group.