The public was invited to step in to support their favorite non-profit organization.

The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community took place at Penn State Behrend Saturday morning.

Ten local non-profits were in attendance, raising money for their own individual missions.

Participants walked either a 5K or one mile and were able to take part in family-friendly activities as well.

"We have the YMCA doing line dancing, we have the walks and all the help, and I love seeing the dogs and children and all the fun,” said Michelle Smiley, the director of the walk. “We have a scavenger hunt for them, it’s just, we have a wonderful day of engagement with the community, it's beautiful."

Smiley said they raised almost $35,000 this year.

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