Mark your calendars 📅 to come join us for this neat family-friendly event.
Saturday, September 27 @ 6pm
Fall weather, we are giving out glow sticks 😍😍, we won’t judge if you have to walk here or there; it’s not timed (so, no pressure 🤣), and it’s for a cause that is pressing on our hearts.
Laps for Lunches
Our goal, if this goes well, is to make this run an annual event as a way to set up an angel-type account to be used for lunch accounts in our small school. While federal programs exist, many families struggle to afford meals but don't qualify for government assistance, leading to rising school lunch debt. Catastrophic events, such as unexpected medical bills or a family facing hardship, are no strangers to many of our community members. Life happens, and it happens to all of us. But that’s where we can best show our love as a community. Our prayer and goal are for this type of angel fund to be open to everyone, not just those who qualify for free or reduced lunches. It would be a way to spread some random acts of kindness discreetly throughout the year, anonymously, for those facing various hardships. This is one of the reasons behind this idea.
Leading to our other reason.
We whole-heartedly believe in you and your ability to tackle a 5K. I know there is someone out there on the fence reading this, thinking, "I have always wanted to be a runner, but I have never run a race in my life." The only thing that gets in your way is what’s between your ears. How do I know? I used to be you, and I am proof that if I can do it, anyone can. Take a chance on yourself.
It’s our goal to help encourage others to find that belief in themselves and to spark an interest in fitness in our local community. This is why one of the fun parts of this run is that if you choose this run as your very first 5K, let us know when you sign up. We want to honor you in a special way on race day. But first, download the "C25K" (Couch to 5K) app and start training.
There will be a sign-up form being shared soon. We wanted to get the word out since we are throwing this together quickly this year. So keep watching. We are looking for a few kind souls or businesses to sponsor a couple of items for our run finishers and participants. If you want to learn more about that part, contact either Madison Hayenga or myself.
Thanks for reading. Prayers, of course, are always welcome for a nice, beautiful fall evening at the end of September to do this and for things to come together for this.
Much love,
Robyn Koch & Madison Hayenga
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