The LYS Coal Festival 5k Race is being organized by employees and friends of Laurel Youth Services to raise money to assist in establishing a scholarship for youth who have graduated from our Residential Treatment Program and are in pursuit of higher learning opportunities. So often, our youth come from environments that cannot financially support even the minor expenses that accompany the dream of a college education. Our intent is to establish a financial source to encourage those who are serious in their pursuit of furthering their education.