Natick Nonprofit Summary: Diaper Drive; Hustle for Muscle 5K Coming Up; Blood Drive July 24

The latest non-profit news from Natick:

Diaper campaign for “A Place to Turn”

The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy is hosting a diaper drive on Sunday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at its lodge (37 Washington Ave.).

A Place to Turn is facing a severe shortage of diapers for its clients, families in the community. All sizes are needed, but especially sizes 4 and 6.

There’s a Muscle 5K running race coming up

The 2nd annual Hustle for Muscle run/walk 5K, which raises money for the Dion Foundation, is scheduled for September 8th in Waltham. The 5K starts at 10:00 a.m. and a shorter kids’ race starts at 9:30 a.m. A party follows with food trucks, face painting, beer and more.

The Dion Foundation, founded by the family behind Natick retailer Dion’s, aims to raise awareness and support research into rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases, such as Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, that affect children.

Blood drive at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick on July 24

A blood drive is being held on July 24, 2-7pmat Leonard Morse Hospital – Helm Auditorium, 67 Union St., Natick.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MetroWest to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and medical history questions on the day of your appointment.