Posted on Oct 31, 2022 in
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This year’s OutRun Hunger event in Harvest Green raised more than $30,000 for charity East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry and attracted its most participants ever.
Hundreds of people turned miles into meals during this year’s OutRun Hunger 5k Family Walk and Run hosted by Harvest Green, raising more than $30,000 to feed hungry Fort Bend families.
This is the most money the event has raised since its inception in 2018. The annual race benefits East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, a non-profit organization helping families and individuals during times of temporary financial crisis.
“It was a definitely an amazing day,” said Stacey Williams, development director for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. “We had perfect weather, almost 500 runner and walkers and more than $30,000 raised for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.”
The run also attracted 52 sponsors who contributed $19,750 toward the total. Approximately $97,500 has been raised by the run since its launch four years ago.
Last year, 300 participants and 50 sponsors raised $19,000 for the non-profit.
The money will be used by East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry to provide food and financial assistance to children, families and seniors. In 2021, the organization distributed $1,842,832 worth of food to families in need.
The race ended with an after-party at the finish line for participants and their cheering squads. The top three male and female finishers received awards. Kids received completion ribbons for participation in a separate Kids Run. Overall winners in the race were Justin Arnosky, 34, first place with a time of 18:10; Adam Hawks, 38, second place, 18:41; and Kayla Shelky, 21, third place, 19:24.
“Hosting the OutRun Hunger 5K is one of the highlights of our year,” said Jerry Ulke, General Manager for Harvest Green. “We love seeing so many families turn out for a great cause.”
For more information about East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, visit https://www.humanneeds.org.
Visit https://www.harvestgreentexas.com for more information about Harvest Green.
