Reagan Johnson/Winonan

The Semcac Family Planning Clinic ran its first fundraiser this Saturday. The 1/2k run/walk was supported by area businesses, the Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG) and the Winona State University Alumni Association.

The group of about 20 to 30 participants gathered at the gazebo on Sept. 14 for the fundraiser. The cost to register was $20 per person and each participant received a t-shirt and a raffle ticket.

The proceeds of the walk went to Semcac Clinic’s education and outreach programs.

One of the clinic’s nurses, Sarah Bohn, said the clinic provides woman’s care, birth control, STI screening and counseling.

The theme of the walk was “Get Talking.”

“It’s important for people to put down their electronic devices and actually talk face to face,” Chissy Feine, the fundraiser’s coordinator, said. Signs with conversation starters on them were placed along the route to give groups topics to discuss.

“Communication is the foundation of all relationships,” Feine said.

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