Spring Break
Sisters Ministry sponsors 5K
Amy Elliot
Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: Campus News
The Sisters Ministry is hosting a 5 kilometer walk/run Saturday at 9 a.m., and the members are very excited about the event.
"We wanted to do some kind of community service project and thought this would be the perfect thing to do," said Lauren Bilyeu, head of Sisters Ministry and organizer of the event. "We just want to have fun and promote living a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully there will be a good turnout and this will become an annual event."
All of the money raised will be split between the Shelby Food Bank and two groups going on summer mission trips.
"We have a group of 13 going to South Africa and a group of seven going to Thailand this summer" said Teresa Davis, administrative assistant for Campus Ministries, who will lead the South Africa trip. "The money will be used for transportation and mission trip expenses."
The 5 km course will be routed throughout Boiling Springs. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, whether it's a leisurely stroll or a brisk jog.
Several local businesses have donated their services, and prizes for the top finishers, including the Italian Garden, BB&T, Broad River Coffee Company, and Georgio's.
The race is open to participants of all ages. Sign up in Davis' office located in Suttle Hall. There is a $12 entrance fee, which includes the cost of the T-shirt on the day of the race. For those that don't get a chance to sign up before Saturday, registration will be available at the race site.
The race will be held rain or shine, so grab a buddy and come out Saturday to support a worthy cause.
"We wanted to do some kind of community service project and thought this would be the perfect thing to do," said Lauren Bilyeu, head of Sisters Ministry and organizer of the event. "We just want to have fun and promote living a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully there will be a good turnout and this will become an annual event."
All of the money raised will be split between the Shelby Food Bank and two groups going on summer mission trips.
"We have a group of 13 going to South Africa and a group of seven going to Thailand this summer" said Teresa Davis, administrative assistant for Campus Ministries, who will lead the South Africa trip. "The money will be used for transportation and mission trip expenses."
The 5 km course will be routed throughout Boiling Springs. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, whether it's a leisurely stroll or a brisk jog.
Several local businesses have donated their services, and prizes for the top finishers, including the Italian Garden, BB&T, Broad River Coffee Company, and Georgio's.
The race is open to participants of all ages. Sign up in Davis' office located in Suttle Hall. There is a $12 entrance fee, which includes the cost of the T-shirt on the day of the race. For those that don't get a chance to sign up before Saturday, registration will be available at the race site.
The race will be held rain or shine, so grab a buddy and come out Saturday to support a worthy cause.
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