100 Black Men will host 5K, Health Village

The 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish are holding a 5K June 19 at 8 a.m., to open a Health Village the same day. Five Teche-area providers will be offering five basic medical tests free.
The providers will also perform on site EKG's for free, and they will also be read for free.
The events are part of their first Soul Food Festival. The 5K will be held infront of the St Mary Parish Courthouse, 500 Main St., Franklin, and the Health Village in the Blevins Building, on the corner of Main and Willow Streets, across from the courthouse.
The first male and female to cross the finish line after the 5K, will each win $15. The 5K is also welcoming walkers.
To enter the 5K, which begins at 8 a.m., click this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=110465.
The Health Village will feature providers offering free body mass index, glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure tests, as well as free EKG tests which will be read on site.