The Burt Clark Foundation is hosting two signature events in downtown Natchitoches Oct. 14, to celebrate the life of Natchitoches native Burt Clark.
The weekend festivities kick off with the annual RUNFORBURT 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. at the historic downtown Natchitoches Riverbank.
Later that evening, the Foundation hosts a Black Tie Fundraiser at the Natchitoches Event center with doors opening at 6 p.m.
“Burt always expressed his pride and love for his beloved hometown of Natchitoches and this is the reason we host these events here every year,” said Jana Clark, Burt’s wife who established the foundation. “It is the goal of The Burt Clark Foundation to promote and extend Burt’s passion for encouraging, inspiring and motivating everyone he met to engage in a more active and healthier lifestyle regardless of age, physical ability, gender or socioeconomic standing.”
Burt was an avid runner and cyclist and was also a participant in triathlon and duathlon events.
The Burt Clark Foundation, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, engages in missioncentric programs that include includes health and wellness, community engagement, education and service.
This year’s Black Tie Gala will give the Foundation the opportunity to showcase and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of four (4) local honorees that are pillars in the Natchitoches Parish community.
Online registration for the RUNFORBURT 5K Run/Walk and tickets for Black Tie Gala can also be purchased online at burtclarkfoundation. org