A fundraiser to heighten awareness for those faced with hardships is set for Saturday in Lehighton.

The second annual Crusade for the Homeless Joust Do It 5K walk/run or 10-mile bike ride will be held at the D&L Trailhead, 200 Main Lane, Sgt. Stanley Hoffman Blvd., at the 209 Bypass, next to Dunbar's.Registration is from 8:15-8:45 a.m. There is a $25 registration cost the day of the event. For students in grades K-12, there is a $10 registration fee.The start time is 9 a.m. An award ceremony will follow immediately afterward.Bob Fatzinger, director of the shelter, Peaceful Knights, explained the purpose of the event."It is to raise awareness for homelessness in Carbon County," Fatzinger said. "There is an issue, and it's ongoing."Fatzinger said the hope is to have at least 100 participants.Proceeds will go toward the running of the shelter and program at Peaceful Knights.Peaceful Knights is a not-for-profit corporation in Lehighton formed to help those in need to have temporary, safe shelter and access to local organizations that provide assistance.It provides temporary housing for homeless adults; help with food, clothing and personal items; peer counseling to help develop better spending habits, job search skills and life structure.For more information, call 610-340-4786. Register online at active.com, and search PK Crusade for the Homeless, Lehighton.