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Hunger Hike 2017 – Raises $110,000+


Second Year in a Row – Funds Exceed $110,000

At a celebration this week, it was announced that the 25th annual Hunger Hike reached its goal. For the second year in a row Hunger Hike has raised over $110,000 — and for the third year, over $100,000.

The 2017 Hunger Hike total is $110,083 plus numerous gifts in kind. Each sponsoring agency received $36,694.

The celebration was capped off with the presentation of checks to representatives of the three sponsoring organizations: Fr. Patrick Baikauskas OP, St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry; Katy Bunder, Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.; and Joe Micon, Lafayette Urban Ministry. All major donors and event sponsors were also recognized.


 


A majority of the money comes from local churches ($58,498). The top six CHURCH fundraisers:

  • St. Thomas Aquinas ($36,932)
  • Bethany Presbyterian ($3,384)
  • Chapel of the Good Shepherd ($3,366)
  • St. Andrew United Methodist ($2,235)
  • Central Presbyterian ($1,155)
  • St. John’s Episcopal ($1,125)

The top six INDIVIDUAL fundraisers:

  • Rob Pahl ($8,340)
  • Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, OP ($7,551)
  • Jane & Duane Sellers ($7,280)
  • Michael Lockwood ($4,250)
  • John Ginda ($2,705)
  • The Eros Family ($1,770)

The top organization/group TEAMS:

  • Purdue English Department Poets & Critics ($2,475)
  • Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. ($1,060)
  • Purdue Boxing Club ($990)
  • Purdue Crew ($550)
  • Grandma’s Bunch ($862)
  • Alpha Gamma Delta – Beta Xi Chapter at Purdue ($275)

Special thanks to DIAMOND Level event sponsors:

  • the Lafayette Life Foundation ($5,000)
  • Walmart/Sam’s Club ($5,500)

Total Hunger Hike corporate gifts totaled $30,488. To view all of our event sponsors, click HERE.



The proceeds from Hunger Hike 2017 will have a tremendous & immediate positive impact on the Fight Against Hunger — locally, regionally & globally. Thank you all again for making history again this year at Hunger Hike.


Please mark your calendars for next year’s Hunger Hike event weekend
— September 15 & 16, 2018 —


More information may be found on the Hunger Hike website at www.hungerhike.org.
If you wish to become a Hunger Hike 2018 event sponsor, please call or email Joe Micon (765-423-2691 | jmicon@lumserve.org).


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Hunger Hike 2016 Raises $114,407


Hunger Hike Exceeds Fundraising Goal AGAIN!

Hunger HikeAt a celebration this morning, it was announced that Hunger Hike 2016 not only raised a record amount but also exceeded the 2016 fundraising goal. For the second year in a row the amount raised exceeded $100,000 — and for the fourth consecutive year it is the highest amount ever raised.

The 2016 total is $114,407 plus numerous gifts in kind.

Photos from this event may be viewed HERE.


Special thanks to Diamond Level event sponsors —

  • Walmart/Sam’s Club ($7,750)
  • the Lafayette Life Foundation ($5,000)

Total raised through corporate gifts is $39,665. To view all of our event sponsors, click HERE.


A majority of the money comes from local churches and their fundraising efforts. The top church fundraisers this year are as follows:

The top organization/group teams are as follows:

  • Purdue Computer Science ($1,286)
  • Food Finders ($1,170)
  • Grandma’s Bunch ($862)

The celebration was capped off with the presentation of checks to representatives of the three sponsoring organizations —

Each sponsoring agency received $35,977.


The proceeds from Hunger Hike 2016 will have a tremendous & immediate positive impact on the Fight Against Hunger — locally, regionally & globally. Thank you all again for making history this year at Hunger Hike.


Please mark your calendars for next year’s Hunger Hike event weekend — September 16 & 17, 2017.

More information may be found on the Hunger Hike website at www.hungerhike.org.

If you wish to become a Hunger Hike 2017 event sponsor, please call or email Joe Micon (765-423-2691 | jmicon@lumserve.org).


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LUM Distributes 2014 Hunger Hike Proceeds, Thanks Community for Their Generosity


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Hunger Hike 2014 raised over $95,000 — Setting a New Record!


On Sunday, September 21, 2014, hundreds of Hunger Hike participants helped raise over $95,000 to meet the needs of hungry families in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area and overseas. Hunger Hike supports the Lafayette Urban Ministry’s food programs, Food Finders Food Bank and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry.

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Last week, LUM Executive Director, Joe Micon, distributed the checks to the benefactors. On hand to accept for Food Finder Food Bank, Inc. was Katy Bunder, Executive Director; and for St. Thomas Aquinas Center, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry. Hunger Hike 2014 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.

Joe Micon stated that LUM will use the money to support the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry which provides emergency food for over 2200 individuals each and every month and recently expanded its hours to include Saturdays.

Katie Bunder stated that Food Finder Food Bank will use the money to support and expand existing programs like the Mobile Food Pantry and the Back Pack Program.

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 and introduce more efficient farming techniques. St. Thomas had the largest group of Hikers and raised the most from donations to Hikers again this year.

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 the entire LUM staff.

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 2015 with the next Hunger Hike on Sunday, September 20 with the HH5K Run taking place on Saturday, September 19th.

The Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) is an organization of 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.


Contacts:

Joe Micon
Executive Director
Lafayette Urban Ministry
765.423.2691
jmicon@lumserve.org

Katy Bunder
Executive Director
Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.
765.471.0062
kbunder@food-finders.org

Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, OP
Pastor, Director of Campus Ministry
St. Thomas Aquinas – the Catholic Center at Purdue
765.743.4652
fatherpatrick@boilercatholics.org

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Hunger Hike 2014 – Most Raised in History – $95,000


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It’s Still Not Too Late to DONATE to Hunger Hike 2014

  • To donate to a Hunger Hike TEAM, CHURCH team or individual fundraiser, click HERE
  • To donate directly to Hunger Hike 2014, click HERE
  • More information — go to www.hungerhike.org

This year’s Hunger Hike raised more money to date than all past Hunger Hike events. Hunger Hike 2014 this past weekend was filled with excitement, energy and good will. The weather was perfect for both the HH5K Run on Saturday and the Hunger Hike Kick-off event and 3K Walk on Sunday. Hundreds of caring individuals walked, ran, hiked, and donated funds to the Fight Against Hunger.

Thus far approximately $95,000 has been pledged and donated to Hunger Hike — which exceeds ALL past years for the amount of money raised.

The crowd gathered together in Riehle Plaza with one goal in mind – Fighting Hunger. The event this year was special from beginning to end — starting withIMG_1579 the National Anthem sung by Janelle Davis & Annalise Drake from the Harrison High School Performing Arts Program, Zumba with Emily from Parkwest Fitness — and closing with a Hot Dog & Chips picnic for all participants — and music throughout the entire event by DJ Powder from Rat Pak Mobile DJs.

The plaza was also filled with information tables focused on the issues of hunger, voter registration available courtesy of the League of Women Voters, face-painting from the Unlimited Smiles Clown Ministry, and massages from Essential Touch Massage. To welcome the hikers and to kick-off the hike, special guest speakers (see below) offered remarks which included information, words of inspiration and blessings to the hikers just before the main event.

Purdue Pete, the Purdue Crew Team, Purdue Women’s Basketball Team, and Purdue Volleyball Team led the hikers to the route along the Wabash Heritage Trail. The event was successful in bringing much needed attention to the battle against malnutrition, food insecurity and hunger.


hungerhike_HEROStayed tuned for the results for the following Hunger Hike awards: Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Church Fundraiser, 2nd Highest Church Fundraiser, & Top Team Fundraiser (non-church). Along with these winners — next week the Hunger Hike Heroes will be announced — those individuals who participated in both the HH5K Run and the Hunger Hike 3K Walk.



Hunger Hike 2014 Acknowledgements


left to right, standing, are West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, K105 Radio’s Shamus, Purdue Women’s Basketball Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Sharon Versyp, Gerald Thomas from Food Finders, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas from St. Thomas Aquinas Center, Joe Micon from Lafayette Urban Ministry; and in the front row: Purdue Crew Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Dave Kucik and Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker.
left to right, standing, are West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, K105 Radio’s Shamus, Purdue Women’s Basketball Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Sharon Versyp, Gerald Thomas from Food Finders, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas from St. Thomas Aquinas Center, Joe Micon from Lafayette Urban Ministry; and in the front row: Purdue Crew Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Dave Kucik and Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker.

Just before hundreds of Hunger Hikers hit the Wabash Heritage Trail for the 3K Walk, several local dignitaries shared their excitement and offered remarks on the importance of this event.

Our Hunger Hike dignitaries were West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, K105 Radio’s Shamus, Purdue Women’s Basketball Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Sharon Versyp, Gerald Thomas from Food Finders, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas from St. Thomas Aquinas Center, Joe Micon from Lafayette Urban Ministry, Purdue Crew Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Dave Kucik and Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker.

Special thanks to all of our dignitaries and K105 Radio for their continued support of Hunger Hike.



Hunger Hike 2014 Sponsors


Special Hunger Hike Thanks to our Top Sponsors.


Hunger Hike Gold Level:


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Hunger Hike Silver Level:


  • Alcoa, Inc. IMG_1556
  • American Health Network
  • Endocyte, Inc.
  • Evonik Corporation -Tippecanoe Laboratories
  • Frito Lay
  • Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co.
  • Lafayette Savings Bank
  • Subway (Purdue/West Lafayette & more)
  • Tipmont REMC

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              • Bar Barry Liquors
              • Caterpillar, Inc.
              • Duke Energy
              • Instant Copy Printing
              • RatPak Mobile DJs
              • Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
              • System Concepts & Consulting, Inc.
              • Wabash National Corporation
              • Wintek Corporation

Hunger Hike Friend Level:


  • Allure Dental
  • Aqua Systems
  • Awards Unlimited, Inc.
  • Essential Touch Massage
  • NeoVision Optical
  • Oscar Winski Co., Inc.
  • RamZs Emporium
  • Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.
  • Speedpro Imaging
  • University Book Store
  • Williamson Eye Institute


Hunger Hike Photo Memories


  • Hunger Hike Photos — To view, click HERE
  • HH5K Run Photos — To view, click HERE

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Special thanks to our official Hunger Hike photographers:

  • Melanie Papariella Arvin,
  • Brenton Russell &
  • Zoe Malavenda.

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Hunger Hike 5K Run — Race Results 2014


See the overall results of the HH5K Run below. To view the PDF of the overall results, click HERE. To view the PDF of the results by sex categories, click HERE.


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The purpose of the Hunger Hike 5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” On Saturday, September 20, more than 85 runners and speed-walkers took part in the HH5K Run 2014 — the Race to Feed the Hungry. It was a cool morning and the skies were clear and the sun was shining — a perfect day for a race.

The HH5K Run 2014 convened at Cumberland Park (Salisbury Street, West Lafayette) with start/finish on the beautiful grassy field of the park. The latest “chip technology” was used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

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Youth Category: 1st Place – Aidan William (pictured center). Male category—1st Place: Steve Phillips (pictured right); 2nd Place: James Spencer (not pictured); and 3rd Place: Jeremiah Dole (pictured left).
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Female category (pictured from L to R) — 1st Place: Emily Conley; 2nd Place: Whitney Lyle; and 3rd Place: Miranda Mott.

The HH5K Run winners are pictured to the right. First Place in the Youth Category was Aidan William (pictured top center). In the Male category—1st Place: Steve Phillips (pictured top right); 2nd Place: James Spencer (not pictured); and 3rd Place: Jeremiah Dole (pictured top, left). In the Female category (pictured bottom from L to R) — 1st Place: Emily Conley; 2nd Place: Whitney Lyle; and 3rd Place: Miranda Mott. 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, Inc. and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including. Hunger Hike 5K Run gave serious runners an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a 5K event.

For HH5K Run results, click HERE. PHOTOS of the 2014 Hunger Hike 5K Run may be found HERE.


Below are the official results from the Hunger Hike 5K Run on Saturday, September 20, 2014.


Overall Hunger Hike 5K Run Results 

Place Name Total Pace Sex 1st – 2nd – 3rd Place
1 STEVE PHILLIPS  00:20:46.08 6:42 M First Male Adult
2 JAMES SPENCER  00:21:10.51 6:50 M Second Male Adult
3 JEREMIAH DOLE  00:21:18.46 6:52 M Third Male Adult
4 JOSE MEJIA  00:21:56.40 7:05 M
5 PEDRO ROSTAGNO  00:22:11.72 7:09 M
6 PAUL WHITE  00:22:14.16 7:10 M
7 VONTA TOUTAR  00:22:24.64 7:14 M
8 DONALD FAHLER  00:22:30.42 7:15 M
9 ALEX CARIGNAN  00:22:46.40 7:21 M
10 EMILY CONLEY  00:22:58.24 7:25 F First Female Adult
11 RALPH GARCIA  00:23:15.81 7:30 M
12 WILL HELDT  00:23:16.19 7:30 M
13 DALLAS HALLBERG  00:23:38.18 7:37 M
14 JOE TYLENDA  00:24:00.54 7:45 M
15 FERNANDO MEJIA  00:24:27.36 7:53 M
16 JAMES MINOGOE  00:24:36.76 7:56 M
17 GABRIEL GRIGGS  00:25:37.99 8:16 M
18 WHITNEY LYLE  00:25:38.47 8:16 F Second Female Adult
19 JEREMY BROOKS  00:26:02.24 8:24 M
20 AIDAN WILLIAM  00:26:03.81 8:24 M First YOUTH
21 GRAHAM MARSHALL  00:26:05.34 8:25 M
22 MIRANDA MOTT  00:26:31.51 8:33 F Third Female Adult
23 CHRISTINE KONOPA  00:26:32.76 8:34 F
24 CLYDE BYRD III  00:26:38.53 8:35 F
25 BRADLEY HERMAN  00:26:53.04 8:40 M
26 JENNA CRUME  00:26:53.66 8:40 F
27 MIKE SHAMUS  00:27:13.23 8:47 M
28 SARAH CARIGNAN  00:27:32.46 8:53 F
29 PATRICK BAIKAUSKAS  00:27:49.00 8:58 M
30 STEWART LOW  00:27:56.01 9:01 M
31 JOE HAMMOND  00:27:59.28 9:02 M
32 PAM GELLENBECK  00:28:00.21 9:02 F
33 MELISSA GARCIA  00:28:00.63 9:02 F
34 JJ SELAGY  00:28:03.65 9:03 M
35 KRISTIN HOFFMAN  00:28:13.78 9:06 F
36 EILEEN LUKE  00:28:21.45 9:09 F
37 GARCIELA MEJIA  00:28:29.74 9:11 F
38 JASON LINDER  00:28:36.48 9:14 M
39 GENEVIEVE VIDUYA  00:28:53.77 9:19 F
40 JENNIFER WILLIAM  00:29:10.09 9:25 F
41 JOANNE YANG  00:29:33.19 9:32 F
42 JOE MICON  00:29:33.21 9:32 M
43 SAM PERDUE  00:29:34.49 9:32 M
44 JANETTE MEYER  00:29:49.08 9:37 F
45 RICK MEYER  00:29:49.30 9:37 M
46 HILARY COOKE  00:30:08.54 9:43 F
47 BRADLEY PACE  00:30:08.59 9:43 M
48 DENISE JOHNSON  00:30:29.90 9:50 F
49 GRETCHEN BOLLHOEFER  00:30:33.06 9:51 F
50 JANET DIETZ  00:30:54.57 9:58 F
51 MERVYN CARNEIRO  00:30:56.14 9:59 M
52 RUBY PEREZ  00:31:07.62 10:02 F
53 ORLO SHOOP  00:31:08.37 10:03 M
54 TIM JENKINS  00:31:13.62 10:04 M
55 JOE KEPNER  00:31:46.82 10:15 M
56 CHRISTINE SHEETZ  00:32:11.53 10:23 F
57 KAREN WOOLLEN  00:32:22.25 10:26 F
58 KRISTIN LINDER  00:32:22.50 10:26 F
59 GENA DUNTEN  00:33:16.64 10:44 F
60 GABBIE HAMILTON  00:33:16.86 10:44 F
61 BRUCE GRAVES  00:33:18.62 10:45 M
62 JENNIFER LOSBY  00:33:43.50 10:53 F
63 SHARON GRAVES  00:36:48.42 11:52 F
64 LAURI MITCHELL  00:37:46.31 12:11 F
65 BRITTANY HEISE  00:37:49.83 12:12 F
66 MARIANA PADDOCK  00:38:22.72 12:23 F
67 JENNIE BOWERS  00:38:47.14 12:31 F
68 LUI LARA  00:38:50.97 12:32 M
69 JESSICALENA BOHLIN  00:38:51.71 12:32 F
70 AMY VAN EPPS  00:39:39.22 12:47 F
71 SAMANTHA LEDFORD  00:40:00.07 12:54 F
72 VICKIE PRIEST  00:40:00.68 12:54 F
73 ROBERT FOREMAN  00:42:57.78 13:51 M
74 STACY JENKINS  00:43:29.19 14:02 F
75 CLAIRE FERRELL  00:46:13.81 14:55 F
76 AMY FERRELL  00:46:22.78 14:57 F
77 RONNIE WILBUR  00:49:57.59 16:07 F
78 DEBRA ARCHER  00:53:17.41 17:11 F


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


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Hunger Hike 5K Run 2014


Come join us for the Hunger Hike 5K Run

Race to Feed the Hungry


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Be a part of the annual Hunger Hike 5K Run and Race to Feed the Hungry. The HH5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger!

The HH5K Run will convene in Cumberland Park with start/finish on the beautiful grassy field of the park. The course is mostly flat and paved with a short part on the trails in the woods of Cumberland Park. The 5K route allows participants to run while a scenic route through West Lafayette in early autumn.

Advanced Registration is encouraged but race day walk-ups are welcome.

The purpose of the HH5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” All HH5K proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank Inc., and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project.

Register at www.hungerhike.org today. It’s an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a serious 5K event.



Date:

  • Saturday, September 20, 2014

Time:

  • 8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT – Check-in
  • 9:00 a.m. EDT – 5K Run begins

Place:

  • Cumberland Park
  • 3101 N Salisbury Street, West Lafayette

Registration Cost:

  • $30

Pre-Registration:

NOW through noon on Friday, September 19, 2014. Click HERE to Register.


Onsite Registration:

Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT


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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. Register as a virtual runner, click HERE.

 

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

 

And also Join Us for the…

Hunger Hike 2014 — 3K Walk

  • Date: Sunday, September 21, 2014
  • Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.; (Register NOW. Check in at Noon. Hunger Hike begins at 2 p.m.)
  • Place: Riehle Plaza, N 2nd Street, Lafayette
  • Register, click HERE


 

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Hunger Hike 2013 – Exceeds Goal


Hunger Hike 2013 Raises $92,685


HH13 Media Event 001Today 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 19th 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.


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Hunger Hike 2013 Acknowledgements


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


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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

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Hunger Hike 5K Run — 2013 Race Results


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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
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


Highlights from the Media Event about Hunger Hike 5K Run


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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:2013-04-17 Munger Park Press Conference 006 (2)

  • 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.LUM-HUNGR-HK-5kRungreytshirt.
  • 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 PantryFood Finders Food Bank; and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry

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


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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


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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
  • HH5K Registration buttonOn-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!


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



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Hunger Hike 5K Run—Moves to Munger Park


Due to the recent rain —

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


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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.


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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.


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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


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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 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 their 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 is available until noon on Friday, April 19, 2013
  • HH5K Registration buttonOn-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!


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Mark Your Calendars! And also Join Us for…

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



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