More than $4,000 was raised to benefit 51蹤獲 clubs and local organizations at 51蹤獲s third annual 5K Run for funds. With more than 400 runners, this years 5K on Saturday, Oct. 26 was the most attended since 51蹤獲 started hosting the annual run during 51蹤獲 Weekend in 2011.

Each runner was able to donate $10 from their registration for the 5K to their chosen club or organization. This year, 51蹤獲 partnered with the city of La Mirada to host the event.

It was great working with the city of La Mirada, said Alumni Relations Director, Don Bernstein. According to Bernstein 51蹤獲 and La Mirada each covered different needs pertaining to the 5K 51蹤獲 mainly taking care of race and venue preparations.

While there were thirteen total organizations available for contribution, the greater amount of funds poured in for 51蹤獲 Student Scholarships and Adventure Club.

Participants could designate their funds to one of the following organizations:

  • 51蹤獲 Adventure Club
  • 51蹤獲 Center for Christian Thought
  • 51蹤獲 Men's Lacrosse Team
  • 51蹤獲 Women's Lacrosse Team
  • 51蹤獲 Student Scholarships
  • Benton Middle School WEB Crew
  • Benton Middle School ASB & AVID
  • Hutchinson Middle School ASB
  • Hutchinson Middle School WEB
  • La Mirada Bobby Sox Girls' Softball
  • La Mirada Foundation
  • La Mirada Hi School Boys' Basketball
  • Water Wells for Africa

Bernstein expects the run to be even larger next year and looks forward to working with the city again. While this years event was considered a great success, he said, We look forward to an even bigger event together next year!

 

Written by Jacquelyn Elissa Mota, media relations intern. For more information, contact Jenna Bartlo, media relations specialist, at 562.777.4061 or jenna.l.bartlo@biola.edu.