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Turkey Trot participants, including department of medicine teammates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 5th annual Turkey Trot, organized by Dr. Jennifer McEntee and John Gotelli, welcomed over 100 participants to complete a 5K or 1 mile run\/walk. The Thanksgiving Day event brings the community together to promote wellness and raise funds for Presents from Pazlie<\/em>, a non-profit organization honoring Pazlie Loftus, a former patient of Dr. McEntee.<\/p>\n

Trot participants, UNC team members and additional donations generated $3,500 to support the non-profit. These funds provided baskets filled with essential items, toiletries, gas cards, gift cards, and blankets to families, parents, and caregivers staying in the hospital over the holidays. Gifts were also purchased to fulfill wish lists for patients of the UNC Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n

Mark the calendar for next year’s Turkey Trot: November 26th<\/sup>, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information about the Turkey Trot and Presents from Pazlie<\/i> \u2013 please visit the organization’s website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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