The “Pilot Club of Gonzales proudly presents the Melanie Wright 5K Run/Walk & Deadlift Party” will be held at Independence Park September 16, 2023. This inaugural event  is being coordinated to raise money for scholarships for nursing students here in our community. A portion of the funds will also go towards the adaptive playground being built in Gonzales and other club projects. The event will also help the club in raising awareness to kids & adults alike about brain related matters through our Brainminders Program. 

Melanie was a proud resident of Gonzales her entire life. She loved supporting local causes including Alzheimer's Walk, Relay for life, various church events, chamber board, Pilot Club, Lions Club, high school events with myself, & that’s just the beginning. As a nurse for over 30 years, she donated her time to nursing students who needed tutors, served on the Board of Nurses for Victoria College where she also taught classes, and led clinicals during her time as the Director of Nursing at Texan Nursing & Rehab.

Melanie loved to go to the gym and we are excited to host an event in her honor to raise money for a great cause. 

As the Pilot Club of Gonzales is a 501c3 non-profit, all Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible as allowed under the law. If you are interested in sponsoring or making a donation, please contact Lorrell. 

Participants can sign up for the deadlift competition or the 5K or both. 

The 5K registration will be posted soon! 

If you have questions, please reach out to the Event Director, Lorrell Wright.