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Hunger Hike 2014 – New Enthusiasm

June 17, 2014Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorizedfood finders food bank, fundraiser, giving, haiti ministry, hunger, hunger awareness, hunger-hike, Lafayette, lafayette-urban-ministry, lum, malnutrition, nonprofit, st thomas aquinas, st. tom'sLafayette Urban Ministry

Summer 2014

Dear Friend,

You may recall that last year’s Hunger Hike event fell significantly short of its fundraising goal. It was only through the concern, effort and generosity of people like you, that we were finally able to meet and exceed that goal in early December – a full two months after the event.

Since that time, Hunger Hike’s three sponsors – Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank and St. Thomas Aquinas Center’s Haitian Relief Ministry – have been hard at work proactively reorganizing our Hunger Hike fundraising efforts so as not to have a repeat of last year’s results.

We have been working so hard, that we recently announced to the community that we believe Hunger Hike has the capacity to raise $125,000 this year – a full 30% more than our 2013 goal!

There is so much new energy and enthusiasm in place for Hunger Hike that we are already looking forward to what a successful event might mean for our efforts to feed the hungry.

At the Lafayette Urban Ministry, the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry will extend its hours and be open on Saturdays in addition to its current operating hours during the week.
Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. would be able to expand its Mobile Pantry program to fight hunger when and where it is needed the most.
St. Tom’s Haiti Ministry would spend additional funds to further develop their pilot program of providing Haitian people with seeds that survive a variety of weather conditions. They will also expand their water purification

We know that you have been a generous supporter of Hunger Hike in the past and we hope that you will join us in our effort to expand Hunger Hike’s impact during 2014.

First of all, you can help by circling the following dates on your calendar…

Hunger Hike 5K Run — Saturday, September 20, 8:00 a.m., West Lafayette’s Cumberland Park
Hunger Hike 3K Walk — Sunday, September 21, 2:00 p.m., Levee Plaza Parking lot in West Lafayette

You can also help by making a generous gift to Hunger Hike, right now, prior to the event.

Your gift of $35, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more, will allow our three sponsor organizations to expand their programs, respond to pressing need and better fulfill their missions of feeding hungry children and strengthening families who are experiencing food insecurity.

Hunger Hike is our community’s oldest and most well-respected fundraising walk, dating back to the early 1970’s. Last year more than 1,100 people participated in the event. Over the years, more than $1.5 million dollars have been raised, providing a critical social safety net to thousands of hungry children and adults.

We hope you will join us again this year by running a little faster, walking a little farther – and digging a little deeper. Help us to meet the new and urgent challenges that face us each day on the front lines in the fight against hunger.

Can we hear from you today? Make out your check to “Hunger Hike” and send it to LUM – or give online at www.HungerHike.org

Gratefully,

Joe Micon
Executive Director
Lafayette Urban Ministry

Rev. Patrick Baikauskas
Pastor/Director of Campus Ministries
St. Thomas Aquinas – the Catholic Center at Purdue

Katy Bunder
Executive Director
Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.

PS Please help us to reach Hunger Hike’s expanded goal of $125,000 so that our three sponsor organizations can better respond to the needs of those who come to us for food. Place your gift of $35, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more, into the enclosed envelope and return it today. You may also give online at www.HungerHike.org.

How much should I donate? One helpful suggestion is to consider a donation equal to 10% of your monthly food budget or the cost of fast food meals for a month. To donate to Hunger Hike, click HERE.

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A Fond Farewell to Ron Smith

June 5, 2014Hunger Hike, Income Tax Assistance, Jubilee Christmas, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantry, Uncategorizedfood pantry, hunger hike, Jubilee Christmas, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lum, St. John's, tax assitance, west lafayette indianaLafayette Urban Ministry

Happy Retirement to Ron Smith — LUM Program Director

Ron Smith, LUM program director, was recognized at a special reception by co-workers, LUM board directors, family and friends. Balloons, cake, speeches & even a song were offered as Ron turns the page on his seven-year involvement with LUM. At LUM, Ron directed Hunger Hike and Jubilee Christmas, and assisted with the tax preparation program & St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry.

Ron shared that his first paycheck came when he was 10 years old. He also stated “My many years of military service, employment at Purdue and various businesses, then here at LUM have been a wonderful way to spend a career.” He said that during his years at LUM he met many wonderful new friends who will continue to enrich his life for years to come. Thank you, Ron, for your hard work on behalf of the many children and families served here at LUM. Blessing to you!

Pictured above from L to R: Seated—Ron Smith and his daughter, Elaine McFadden; Standing—Jeremiah Dole, Ron Hoffman, Linda Hicks, Joyce Fasani, Mary Anderson, Joe Micon, Susan Brouillette, & Sylvia Mohler.

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Hunger Hike 2013 – Exceeds Goal

December 9, 2013Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Member Churches, St. John's/LUM Food Pantryfood finders, food pantry, haiti mission, hunger hike, Indiana, Joe Micon, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lafayette-urban-ministry, lum, st thomas, St. John's, west lafayette indianaLafayette Urban Ministry

Hunger Hike 2013 Raises $92,685

Today at a media event at Lafayette Urban Ministry, the Hunger Hike 2013 committee was thrilled to announce that the $90,000 goal for this year has been reached.

The Hunger Hike committee has been working hard for the past three months to raise money for the event. It was announced on September 19^th that the fundraising for the Hunger Hike event held on Sunday, September 15, 2013, fell $30,000 short of the $90,000 goal. A decision was made following the event to extend the fundraising through December 1, 2013, in an attempt to reach that goal.

The goal was not only reach but it was exceeded. The Hunger Hike committee is pleased to announce that Hunger Hike 2013 raised $92,685.

Hunger Hike 2013 Acknowledgements

Special Thanks to the McAllister Foundation for their generous donation of $5000 to Hunger Hike 2013

The following companies and organizations donated $1000 toward Hunger Hike 2013:

Edocyte, Inc.
Evonik Degussa Corp.
Franciscan Alliance
Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co.
Global Impact/Alcoa Employees
Tipmont REMC
Sisters of St. Joseph
Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.
Subway
System Concepts & Consulting, Inc.
Walmart Foundation

The Hunger Hike Committee also wishes to thank and acknowledge the:

53 Hunger Hike 5K Run Donors
75 Hunger Hike Donors
38 Hunger Hike Sponsors

“Every step makes a difference in the fight against hunger.”

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Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Fundraising TODAY

September 11, 2013Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorizedfood finders food bank, haiti ministry, hunger awareness, hunger hike, Lafayette, lafayette urban ministry, lum, st thomasLafayette Urban Ministry

Hunger Hike 2013
An Annual Event to Help Feed the Hungry

This SUNDAY, September 15, 2013

12:30 p.m. Donations Accepted | 2 p.m. Hunger Hike begins
Riehle Plaza, downtown Lafayette
More info, click HERE | www.HungerHike.org

#HungerHike

Teams—Individuals—Fraternities/Sororities—Church Groups—Companies

Hunger Hike is this Sunday, September 15th — So, go to www.HungerHike.org, create a fundraising page, and help us make this the biggest Hunger Hike ever. Hunger is a fight that takes each and every one of us to battle — and Hunger Hike makes it easy and fun.

The time is NOW for you to get a group together for Hunger Hike 2013. Gather your group, create your team’s fundraising page online, and start collecting donations for Hunger Hike TODAY! All you will need to get started may be found at www.HungerHike.org.

There are lots of ways to participate!

HIKE! Organize a Team of friends, athletic team members, club members, fellow parishioners, family or co-workers
HIKE! Create your personal fundraising page and distribute it to your contacts via email and social media
HIKE! Collect donations from sponsors and bring to registration on the day of the Hunger Hike
Donate to Hunger Hike on-line, click HERE & designate “Hunger Hike”
Sponsor a Hiker — go to their fundraising page and donate to a Hiker or Team

How does the Hunger Hike help?

Hikers and their sponsors help meet the needs of hungry families in greater Lafayette, surrounding counties and Haiti. Donations go to food programs at the Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry. Thousands of low income families depend on these programs for food security. What should I know about hunger?

There are 870 million people in the world who do not eat enough to be healthy. That’s one in eight. (United Nations World Food Programme)
At least 15% of American households are food insecure. (USDA Economic Research Service)
Over 9,000 (43%) Tippecanoe County school children receive free or reduced price lunches. (Indiana Youth Institute)
Food Finders Food Bank distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually to Tippecanoe and 15 surrounding counties.
At $250 per capita income, 80% of the rural Haitian population lives in poverty. (World Bank)
The St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry serves 2,000 Tippecanoe County residents every month.

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Hunger Hike – How Does It Help?

September 9, 2013Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorizedfood finders food bank, haiti ministry, hunger awareness, hunger hike, Lafayette, lafayette urban ministry, lum, st thomasLafayette Urban Ministry

Hunger Hike 2013

This SUNDAY, September 15, 2013

12:30 p.m. | Riehle Plaza, downtown Lafayette

An Annual Event to Help Feed the Hungry

More info, click HERE | www.HungerHike.org | #HungerHike

How does the Hunger Hike help?

There are 870 million people in the world who do not eat enough to be healthy. That’s one in eight. (United Nations World Food Programme)
At least 15% of American households are food insecure. (USDA Economic Research Service)
Over 9,000 (43%) Tippecanoe County school children receive free or reduced price lunches. (Indiana Youth Institute)
Food Finders Food Bank distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually to Tippecanoe and 15 surrounding counties.
At $250 per capita income, 80% of the rural Haitian population lives in poverty. (World Bank)
The St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry serves 2,000 Tippecanoe County residents every month.

Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.

Hunger Hike 5K Run — 2013 Race Results

April 20, 2013Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantry, Uncategorized5k run, food finders, haiti mission, hh5k, hunger hike, Lafayette, lafayette urban ministry, lum, munger park, st thomas aquinasLafayette Urban Ministry

More than 75 runners and walkers were a part of the inaugural Hunger Hike 5K Run 2013 and Race to Feed the Hungry. The Hunger Hike 5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger! It was a chilly morning but the skies were clear and the sun was shining — a perfect day for a race.

The Hunger Hike 5K Run 2013 convened at Munger Park (Greenbush Street entrance) with the start and finish at the shelter in Munger Park. The race followed their beautiful, paved lake-front Munger Park & Chatham Square trails. The latest “chip technology” was used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

The purpose of the Hunger Hike 5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” All Hunger Hike 5K Run proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project. Hunger Hike 5K Run gave serious runners an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a 5K event.

PHOTOS of the 2013 Hunger Hike 5K Run may be found HERE.

Below are the official results from the Hunger Hike 5K Run on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

First Place (Male & Female) Runners: Gina Angelella & Joseph Braasch

Overall Males Results

Place	Bib #	Name	Chip Elapsed	Age
1	1463	JOSEPH BRAASCH	00:24:51.79	30
2	1510	Jeremiah Dole	00:24:55.83	27
3	1499	DONNIE PETERSON	00:25:43.97	23
4	1496	VINCE O’NEAL	00:26:26.09	51
5	1487	MAX MALAVENDA	00:28:13.75	14
6	1472	RALPH GARCIA	00:28:44.33	45
7	1480	TYLER JENSEN	00:28:44.43	23
8	1470	MATT FINGER	00:29:47.00	31
9	1474	PAT GEORGE	00:30:23.38	53
10	1492	JOE MICON	00:32:41.26	55
11	1522	Dave Deno	00:33:01.79	52
12	1475	BRENT GREGORY	00:33:37.63	32
13	1465	ODILON CAMPOS	00:34:28.13	51
14	1501	FRANK ROSENTHAL	00:35:29.94	68
15	1469	ROBERT FIELDS	00:39:19.60	47
16	1485	TOM LILLPOP	01:02:56.27	59

Overall Females Results

Place	Bib #	Name	Chip Elapsed	Age
1	1460	GINA ANGELELLA	00:24:56.16	30
2	1504	VALERIE THOMAS	00:26:19.82	22
3	1495	CAROLYN O’NEAL	00:26:26.49	13
4	1457	JAMILA ABU-OMAR	00:29:19.51	15
5	1498	JOANNA PATTERSON	00:29:24.05	19
6	1497	DAWN PATTERSON	00:30:41.72	53
7	1508	GENEVIEVE VIDUYA	00:31:01.73	24
8	1525	Gladys Andino	00:31:08.79	31
9	1505	JENNIFER THOMPSON	00:31:25.25	28
10	1473	BETH GEORGE	00:31:36.25	53
11	1491	JO MICON	00:32:23.20	54
12	1468	JOAN LOW	00:32:40.16	35
13	1515	Corena Fendiner	00:32:47.76	70
14	1481	SHAY JOHNSON	00:33:11.91	22
15	1520	Elaine McFadden	00:33:26.66	40
16	1467	CONNIE DILDINE	00:33:37.30	50
17	1461	CARMEN BLUBAUGH	00:34:43.10	29
18	1519	Rebekah Niedner	00:35:40.95	23
19	1507	TRACY VANCE	00:39:01.98	30
20	1521	Tracy Deno	00:39:18.82	49
21	1500	LAURA PIKE	00:39:51.48	34
22	1459	KRISTEN ABU-OMAR	00:39:54.43	44
23	1458	JASMINE ABU-OMAR	00:40:26.16	18
24	1466	NICOLE CHOATE	00:41:56.63	35
25	1502	SHEILA ROSENTHAL	00:45:09.21	62
26	1482	YAVA JONES	00:47:45.34	35
27	1462	MISSY BLUE	00:48:10.31	41
28	1516	Ann Weil	00:48:28.67	52
29	1517	Mimi Arighi	00:48:28.83	60
30	1523	Shirley Robertson	00:49:02.15	55
31	1524	Heather Smith	00:49:17.34	40
32	1478	TRESSA HEATH	00:50:43.69	33
33	1477	KELLY HEATH	00:50:46.67	37
34	1484	GUYANNE LILLPOP	01:08:52.19	55

Congratulations to all of the Hunger Hike 5K Run participants — and Thank You for supporting our Fight against Hunger.

PHOTOS from Hunger Hike 5K Run may be viewed on LUM’s Facebook Page. Click HERE.

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Hunger Hike 5K Run—Media Event

April 18, 2013Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantry, Uncategorized5K, chatham square, food finders, food pantry, haiti mission, Lafayette, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lum, munger park, Myers Pedestrian Bridge, Riehle Plaza, st thomas, Tapawingo Park, virtual runner, Wabash Heritage Trail, Wabash RiverLafayette Urban Ministry

Highlights from the Media Event about Hunger Hike 5K Run

Joe Micon, LUM executive director, hosted a media event at the new location of the first-ever, Hunger Hike 5K Run — Munger Park. Due to the cresting Wabash River, the Wabash Heritage Trail is not yet ready for our spring 5K event. The Hunger Hike 5K Run planning committee worked with the City of Lafayette — and the decision was made to move the race to Munger Park (3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette). Click HERE to Register online for the Hunger Hike 5K Run.

The highlights of Joe Micon’s remarks at the media event are as follows:

The run will now start and finish in Munger Park—due to the high water along the Wabash River.
The weather forecast for Saturday is perfect running weather — cool, clear and overcast.
The Munger Park and Chatham Square trails are perfect for all levels of runners.
The latest “chip technology” will be used for timing.
Each runner will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
The winning runners will take away cash prizes: First place Male & Female Winner: $100 each; Second place Male & Female Winners: $50 each; Third place Male & Female Winners: $25 each
The run benefits three organizations focused on Feeding the Hungry: LUM Food Programs including St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry; Food Finders Food Bank; and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry

If you wish to see the Media Event online, click HERE.

Online Registration for the HH5K will close at noon on Friday, April 19, 2013, but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

The purpose of the Hunger Hike 5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” All Hunger Hike 5K Run proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project. The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

It’s an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a serious 5K event.

Date:

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time:

8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT – On-site Registration
9:00 a.m. EDT – 5K Run begins

Place:

Munger Park
3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, Indiana

Registration Cost:

$25 before noon on April 19, 2013
$30 day of race

Pre-Registration:

NOW through noon on Friday, April 19, 2013. Click HERE to Register.

Onsite Registration:

Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT

2013-04-17 Munger Park Press Conference 049 (2)

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. EDT

Registration is located in Munger Park, 3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette. Participants may pick up their Registration Packets and T-shirt before the HH5K — on Saturday, April 20^th from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.

Race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT

The Hunger Hike 5K Run will convene at Munger Park (Greenbush Street entrance) with start/finish at the shelter in Munger Park. The race will follow Munger Park’s beautiful, paved lake-front & Chatham Square trails.

The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

Pricing:

Pre-Registration cost is $25.00 and is available until noon on Friday, April 19, 2013
On-site Registration cost is $30.00 — the day of the race from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Extra Hunger Hike 5K Run T-shirts are available for $15.00 each.

All Hunger Hike 5K Run participants, Register Here!

Online Registration for the Hunger Hike 5K Run will close on Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

Virtual Runners

Participate in the Hunger Hike 5K Run even if you’re Out of Town –prefer running on a treadmill – are not a runner – or just want to Sleep-in – and make a difference as a Hunger Hike 5K Virtual Runner. Virtual Runners will receive a Hunger Hike 5K T-shirt and will be listed in the final results as a supporter of the Hunger Hike 5K Run.

Runner Benefits & Prizes

All eligible Hunger Hike 5K Run participants will receive a special Hunger Hike 5K T-shirt. Participants will be provided with water and a snack before and following the race. The overall men and women’s winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. There will also be cash and non-cash prizes for category winners. The race will be electronically timed using computer chip technology recording their race time as they cross the timed finish line. Results will be available upon completion of the race and posted on the Hunger Hike website before noon on the day of the race. All runners of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Note: If you cannot attend the race but would still like to make a tax deductible donation, please CLICK HERE!

Mark Your Calendars! And also Join Us for…

Hunger Hike 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Riehle Plaza, Lafayette

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Hunger Hike 5K Run—Moves to Munger Park

April 15, 2013Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantry, Uncategorized5K, chatham square, food finders, food pantry, haiti mission, Lafayette, lafayette indiana, lum, munger park, Myers Pedestrian Bridge, st thomas, virtual runner, Wabash Heritage Trail, Wabash RiverLafayette Urban Ministry

Due to the recent rain —

the Wabash River is too high & the Heritage Trail is not ready.

Due to the cresting Wabash River, the Wabash Heritage Trail is not yet ready for our spring 5K event. BUT even floods and torrential rains will not stop our efforts to Fight Hunger in our Community. The Hunger Hike 5K Run planning committee has been in discussions all weekend with the City of Lafayette — and the decision has been made to move the race to Munger Park (3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette).

You are still encouraged to be a part of the inaugural Hunger Hike 5K Run & Race to Feed the Hungry. The Hunger Hike 5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger!

The Hunger Hike 5K Run will convene at Munger Park (Greenbush Street entrance) with start/finish at the shelter in Munger Park. The race will follow their beautiful, paved lake-front & Chatham Square trails. The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

Online Registration for the HH5K will close at noon on Friday, April 19, 2013, but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

The purpose of the Hunger Hike 5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” All Hunger Hike 5K Run proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project. The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

It’s an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a serious 5K event.

Date:

THIS Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time:

8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT – On-site Registration
9:00 a.m. EDT – 5K Run begins

Place:

Munger Park
3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, Indiana

Registration Cost:

$25 before noon on April 19, 2013
$30 day of race

Pre-Registration:

NOW through noon on Friday, April 19, 2013. Click HERE to Register.

Onsite Registration:

Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. EDT

Registration is located Munger Park, Lafayette. Participants may pick up their Registration Packets and T-shirt before the HH5K — on Saturday, April 20^th from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.

Race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT

Pricing:

Pre-Registration cost is $25.00 is available until noon on Friday, April 19, 2013
On-site Registration cost is $30.00 — the day of the race from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Extra Hunger Hike 5K Run T-shirts are available for $15.00 each.

All Hunger Hike 5K Run participants, Register Here!

Online Registration for the Hunger Hike 5K Run will close on Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

Virtual Runners

Runner Benefits & Prizes

Note: If you cannot attend the race but would still like to make a tax deductible donation, please CLICK HERE!

Mark Your Calendars! And also Join Us for…

Hunger Hike 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Riehle Plaza, Lafayette

Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.

Be a Virtual Runner in the HH5K

April 14, 2013Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantry, Uncategorized5K, food finders, haiti mission, hunger hike, john myer, Lafayette, lafayette urban ministry, lum, st thomas, St. John's, wabach heritage trail, Wabash RiverLafayette Urban Ministry

Virtual Runners

Not a Runner or Walker?
Prefer your recliner to our 5K trail?
Out of Town and can’t participate?
Can’t get out of bed on Saturday morning but you still want to help?

Pre-Registration cost is $25.00 and will be available until noon on Friday, April 19, 2013
Online Registration for the Hunger Hike 5K Run will close on Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon but race day walk-ups are always welcome.
On-site Registration cost is $30.00 — the day of the race from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Extra Hunger Hike 5K Run T-shirts are available for $15.00 each.

All Hunger Hike 5K Run participants, Register Here!

More information on the Hunger Hike 5K Run — or to register as a Virtual Runner or (actual) participate, click HERE.

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Hunger Hike 5K Run 2013

March 4, 2013Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantry, Uncategorized5K, chatham square, food finders, food pantry, haiti mission, Lafayette, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lum, munger park, Myers Pedestrian Bridge, Riehle Plaza, st thomas, Tapawingo Park, virtual runner, Wabash Heritage Trail, Wabash RiverLafayette Urban Ministry

Come join us for the Hunger Hike 5K Run

Race to Feed the Hungry

Be a part of the inaugural Hunger Hike 5K Run and Race to Feed the Hungry. The Hunger Hike 5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger!

Online Registration for the HH5K will close at noon on Friday, April 19, 2013, but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

The purpose of the Hunger Hike 5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” All Hunger Hike 5K Run proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project. The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

It’s an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a serious 5K event.

Date:

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time:

8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT – On-site Registration
9:00 a.m. EDT – 5K Run begins

Place:

Munger Park
3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, Indiana

Registration Cost:

$25 before noon on April 19, 2013
$30 day of race

Pre-Registration:

NOW through noon on Friday, April 19, 2013. Click HERE to Register.

Onsite Registration:

Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. EDT

Race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT

The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

Pricing:

Pre-Registration cost is $25.00 and is available until noon on Friday, April 19, 2013
On-site Registration cost is $30.00 — the day of the race from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Extra Hunger Hike 5K Run T-shirts are available for $15.00 each.

All Hunger Hike 5K Run participants, Register Here!

Online Registration for the Hunger Hike 5K Run will close on Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

Virtual Runners

Runner Benefits & Prizes

Note: If you cannot attend the race but would still like to make a tax deductible donation, please CLICK HERE!

Mark Your Calendars! And also Join Us for…

Hunger Hike 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Riehle Plaza, Lafayette

Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.