The Initiative
The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha saw a need to promote health and wellness in an area of town not traditionally exposed to healthy lifestyles promotions. We decided running/walking, the most accessible form of exercise, would be an excellent way to engage the community. The 5k was born out of a desire to advocate advocate a healthy lifestyle while raising funds for various local charities.
All proceeds will be split amongst our 3 partners:
- The Alpha Lamdbda Education Foundation (ALEF): our partner in the event and a 501c3 organization. ALEF was organized as a means to provide funding for academic scholarships and other community endeavors.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters KY (BBBSKY): A national partner of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. BBBSKY is a mentoring network, providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
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March of Dimes: Also a national partner of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. the March of Dimes works to promote healthy pregnancies and babies, and work to prevent premature birth and birth defects.
What We Need & What You Get
Organizing such an event can be a resource intensive proposition. We need your help! DJ's, tents, tables, permits, etc. are needed to ensure a well attended and professional event that participants will remember and look forward to year after year. It's our hope that the success of this years inagural event will see us planning bigger and better events in the future.
We're asking for your donations. Big or small, any $ will aid us. Please remember the funds will be distributed to charities in great need and with formidable missions to improve our community!
What you can do:
- Pledge $5 (Thank you mention on our website)
- Pledge $10 (Thank you mention on our website)
- Pledge $20 (Thank you mention on our website, an event T-shirt)
- Pledge $50 (Thank you mention on our website, an event T-shit customized with your name on it)
Other Ways you can help
In the Louisville area and looking for a healthy challenge? We'd love to have you register and run with us!
Booked that day, but know some folks that might benefit? Please, spread the word. Tell them to go to www.westlouisvillefunrun.com and sign up for the race!
Are you a health professional willing to donate your services for one of our health booth's at the event? Contact michaelbranch1906@yahoo.com to find out how you can help.
Be sure to share this event (Indiegogo has tools built in just for that!) on all your social media networks and email contacts!!