Purdue Spirit, Music, Magic, Zumba & More
SUNDAY, September 22
Join us THIS Sunday for the lively Hunger Hike kick-off event, taking place at Riehle Plaza from 1 to 2 p.m. Your emcee and dance music provider for the occasion will be DJ Powder from Rat Pak Mobile DJs.
The kick-off festivities will also showcase the presence of some special guests, including Purdue Pete and the Purdue Crew Team. As if that weren’t enough, there will be a range of FREE activities to enjoy, including Zumba sessions, face painting, balloon animals, rides on the Purdue Boilermaker Special, appearances by clowns & princesses, free hot dogs & watermelon courtesy of Meijer, and even soothing massages. Don’t miss out on this fantastic start to Hunger Hike!
1:45 PM
At 1:45 p.m. – Ceremony
Emceed by Wes Tillett, the event marks the commencement of Hunger Hike, which include:
- US National Anthem
– Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker will sing a stirring rendition of the alongside Kelly Jacobs & Mark Busche. - Invocation
– delivered by Father Bradley Pace from the St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette, IN.
2:00 PM
At 2:00 p.m., Hunger Hike Begins.
Supporters will embark on a 1.5K walk, tracing a family-friendly path that winds over the pedestrian bridge and through Tapawingo Park. Along the route, “hikers” can enjoy the following:
- LIVE Boat Demonstrations at the Purdue Boathouse,\
- LIVE Music from Sharon McKnight, snack on popsicles, and
- LIVE Magic Show – marvel at a magical performance by Scott Starkey, known as the Wizard of the Wabash.
And those looking to stretch their legs a little more can also take advantage of the extended, more challenging 4.25K route.
3:00 PM
At 3:00 p.m., hikers will return to Riehle Plaza where we will conduct a drawing for four $50 Arni’s gift certificates, as well as giving out trophies to the youngest and oldest walkers, the best new fundraiser, and the best new team.
Hunger Hike represents not only a vital fundraising initiative but also a vibrant community celebration. The event serves as a platform to raise awareness and funds in support of the valuable efforts of Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, Inc., and the St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry.
You can Donate online, in person, or by mail; support a team or individual hiker; and even become an event sponsor.
Let’s give that final push to make it happen! Here are five super easy ways to donate to Hunger Hike today:
- DONATE BY MAIL or IN PERSON – Mail in or Drop Off a Donation (Make your check payable to Hunger Hike; Mail or Drop off to — Hunger Hike, 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901)
- DONATE ONLINE – Make an Online Donate, HERE
- SUPPORT A TEAM – Donate to a Hunger Hike Team, HERE
- SUPPORT A HIKER – Donate to a “Hiker,” HERE
- EVENT SPONSOR – Become an Event Sponsor, email info@hungerhike.org or call 765-423-2691
With just three days remaining until Hunger Hike, there’s still time to assemble a team and start collecting donations. Don’t hesitate – let’s make a difference together!