{"id":313494,"date":"2026-10-24T17:20:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T17:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/313494\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T17:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T17:20:17","slug":"reading-hospital-road-run-raises-40000-to-support-expansion-project-patient-care-reading-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/313494\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Hospital Road Run raises $40,000 to support expansion project, patient care | Reading Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

READING, Pa. – The recent Reading Hospital Road Run raised about $40,000 that will be used to strengthen critical care services at the hospital\u2019s Intensive Care Unit and to support the expansion of the Emergency Department.<\/p>\n

A longstanding Berks County tradition, the event offers a variety of races, walking events and family activities for people of all ages.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to running in this race every year, and as a longtime emergency care physician, I\u2019m especially proud that this year\u2019s Road Run will benefit our Emergency Department,\u201d said Dr. Charles F. Barbera, Reading Hospital president and CEO.<\/p>\n

According to a news release from the hospital, more than 900 runners, walkers, volunteers and community supporters participated in this year\u2019s event, which was held last Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust days after breaking ground on the new John and MaryAnne Post Center for Emergency Care, we’re reminded that events like these are only possible because of the incredible generosity of our community,\u201d said Katherine E. Thornton, president of the Reading Hospital Foundation, which funds the Road Run.<\/p>\n

Local runner Adam Hughes<\/a> celebrated completing his 50th half marathon at this year’s event.<\/p>\n

It was also his 10th consecutive year finishing the race\u2019s half marathon, \u201cdespite numerous injuries and setbacks along the way,\u201d the news release said.<\/p>\n

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