The Justin Lord Coleman Fifth Annual Memorial Hike-a-thon and Bike-a-thon will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at 809 Smith Level Road in Chapel Hill.
A passionate mountain climber, Coleman was working toward his goal of climbing the seven summits. He died in 2003 at 27 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Australia. Twenty-three Australians received life-saving or life-improving transplants from Coleman.
Proceeds from the event benefit several charities, including Carolina Donor Services, Outward Bound USA and Bikes for Kids.
Participants can hike two or 10 miles or bike 25 or 50 miles. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. and the hike and bike ride will start at noon. Refreshments will be served after the event.
Sponsor checks are payable to the Justin Lord Coleman Foundation and should be mailed to Julie Coleman, 809 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, N.C., 27516. For information, visit www.justincoleman.org or call Julie at 967-3221.