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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.
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.
Sign up today to raise money for Hunger Hike — create an online fundraising page, click HERE.
Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.
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.
Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.
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 HEREto 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 in Munger Park, 3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette. Participants may pick up their Registration Packets and T-shirt before the HH5K — on Saturday, April 20th 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.
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
Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.
Can’t get out of bed on Saturday morning but you still want to help?
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.
Register TODAY as a Virtual Runner.
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.
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!
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:
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 HEREto 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 in Munger Park, 3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette. Participants may pick up their Registration Packets and T-shirt before the HH5K — on Saturday, April 20th 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.
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
Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.
This morning, LUM Executive Director, Joe Micon, and Board President, Deb Parent, distributed the checks to the benefactors. On hand to accept for Food Finder Food Bank was Katie Bunder, Executive Director, and Cheryl Precious, Development Director. Also in attendance were Ron Smith, Hunger Hike director, and Eileen Weiss, LUM business manager. Hunger Hike 2012 had over 1000 organizations, businesses and individuals involved in fundraising and making donations; over 900 hikers, walkers, and runners; and over 200 volunteers engaged before, during and after the event.
Food Finders Food Bank, St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry and the food programs at LUM each were presented with a check for $26,095.72.
Katie Bunder stated that Food Finder Food Bank will use the money to fund the maintenance costs for storing and delivering food that are not currently covered by other organizations. It currently costs 25 cents per pound to store and distribute food and other organizations pay 19 cents. This money will cover the rest. Hunger Hike money also pays for the distribution for ripe produce which is distributed without collecting any maintenance fees. Produce supplies have increased by 400% which is positive but it costs more to distribute before it spoils. On behalf of Food Finders, Bunder stated that “we hope we can help all of greater Lafayette eat healthier because we have all of these dollars to spend on healthy, fresh food.”
St. Thomas Aquinas will use the money to support their mission work in Haiti. Several times a year St. Thomas Aquinas provides opportunities for individuals including Purdue students to travel to Haiti and to provide needed work especially efforts to purify water for drinking. Joe Micon acknowledged and thanked St. Thomas Aquinas for their work in Haiti as well as the support of Hunger Hike. St. Thomas had the largest group of Hikers and raised the most from donations to Hikers.
Joe Micon gave special recognition to the Hunger Hike Honorary Chair, Sharon Versyp, coach of the Purdue Women’s Basketball and the team for role in promoting and for their support the day of Hunger Hike. Micon also thanked David Kucik, coach of the Purdue Crew and the teams for their support and for leading Hunger Hike each year. Micon acknowledged the behind the scenes work of the LUM business manager, Eileen Weiss; and the LUM Director of the Hunger Hike Program, Ron Smith.
Hunger Hike was a great success and will have a tremendous positive impact on our community and the world. LUM announced that the tradition will continue in 2013 with the next Hunger Hike on Sunday, September 15, 2013.
The Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) is an organization of 42 Christian churches that serves as a social safety net for Lafayette’s needy children and families. For over 40 years, LUM has worked to give back the hope, the future, and the self-respect to low-income people in the Greater Lafayette area. We take an active role in trying to change social injustices and improve the quality of life for the poor of Indiana.
