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Honoring the Life of Ryan Viola with 'Ryan-Strong 5k'

Ryan Viola Scholarship Fundraiser

A 5k walk/run has been scheduled for January 13, 2013. “The Ryan-Strong 5k” will take place at The Bucks County Technical High School campus, in honor of Ryan Viola, a Bucks County Technical High School senior, who lost his life in November.

Ryan’s family, friends, fellow parishioners, and classmates are organizing the event. They encouraging everyone from the community to attend, as either  a participant or a volunteer.

“The Ryan-Strong 5k” will honor Ryan’s Army-Strong commitment and benefit his fellow BCTHS students with all proceeds funding a scholarship in his name.

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Ryan Viola, a Bensalem resident, and parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Levittown, made an impact on many people. Classmates of Ryan,  recently held fundraiser in his honor at Grundy Arena Ice Skating Rink in Bristol.

To register for this 5k event,or to learn more, visit the website: RyanStrong5k

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