Ron Tomczak 5K Lift and Run Keeps Coach's Memory Alive
Tomczak, a former football coach for Lincoln-Way East High School, was a big believer in higher education, says son Steve, owner of Body Tech Total Fitness and event sponsor.
Lincoln-Way East High School football coach Ron Tomczak's sudden death in 2006 shocked the L-W community. A believer in higher education, Tomczak was a big proponent of using football as a means for students to better themselves, his son, Steve, said. In fact, Tomczak regularly spoke to college coaches on behalf of his students and helped his athletes find scholarships that allowed them to pursue degrees. Five years after his death, Tomczak's passion lives on through scholarships given to one or two Lincoln-Way East High School football players each year who plan to play football while at college. Money for the scholarships is raised through the annual Ron Tomczak 5K Lift and Run. This year, the run will be Sunday, Sept. 25, starting at L-…
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