💵 Coatesville Hosts Workshop to Tackle Poverty | 🥾 5K and Walk Returns |💡 WCU Entrepreneurship Competition

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💵 Coatesville Hosts Workshop to Tackle Poverty Through Community Collaboration

🥾 Wallace Trust 5K and Walk Returns to Glenmoore

💡 Innovation in Action: WCU Competition Bridges Science and Entrepreneurship

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Coatesville Hosts Workshop to Tackle Poverty Through Community Collaboration

COATESVILLE, PA — Coatesville will host the fifth edition of Bridges Out of Poverty on May 2, a half-day workshop focused on addressing the root causes of poverty through community-driven collaboration. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the free event brings together residents, professionals, and organizations at 800 S. 1st Avenue for an interactive session guided by presenters from Kennett Area Community Service.

Developed as a tool to bridge divides between economic classes, Bridges Out of Poverty offers participants a deeper understanding of the systemic and situational challenges faced by those living in poverty. The workshop emphasizes practical strategies to reduce barriers, improve access to essential resources, and foster more equitable outcomes. Register Online

Wallace Trust 5K and Walk Returns to Glenmoore

GLENMOORE, PA — The Wallace Trust’s 4th Annual 5K Run and One-Mile Walk for the Woods returns to Glenmoore on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event, starting and ending at Wagenseller Park, draws participants of all ages for a morning of community activity and environmental support. The 5K is a professionally timed race on a certified course, while the one-mile walk offers a more relaxed, non-competitive experience, open to families and pets.

Participants registering by April 21 will receive a free event T-shirt, and all attendees can enjoy post-race refreshments. Awards will be presented to overall male and female winners and to the top finishers in each age category. More information and online registration are available at PretzelCitySports.com.

Innovation in Action: WCU Competition Bridges Science and Entrepreneurship

WEST CHESTER, PA — Three biomedical engineering undergraduates from West Chester University have captured first place in the undergraduate division of the university’s 13th Annual Business Idea Competition. Their startup, Cell-U Therapeutics, is based on a patented T cell-engaging immunotherapy designed to treat cancers in immunocompromised patients. The students, supported by mentorship and real-world experience from a WCU entrepreneurship course, will present their pitch at the Life Science Innovation Shark Tank hosted by the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia.

The competition, organized by WCU’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center in collaboration with the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, awarded the team a $5,000 prize and an internship opportunity to continue developing their business.

In the graduate and alumni track, 2022 WCU graduate Matt Zwilgmeyer took top honors for designing a stainless-steel water bottle with a spring-loaded, one-handed cap, aimed at improving hydration for athletes and people with physical limitations.

The event highlighted the university’s growing emphasis on experiential learning and innovation, offering students the opportunity to merge academic study with entrepreneurial practice and pitch their ideas to industry professionals and investors.

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