R(un) for One 5K gathers at Veteran’s Park

Around 500 runners took part in the R(un) for One 5K at Veteran’s Park.

The race, hosted by Lifeline Children’s Services, started Aug. 22 at 8 a.m., bringing in participants of all ages and experience levels. One runner even took on the 5K with his dog.

Krisha Yanko, development director for Lifeline Children’s Services, said the run helps bring the community together while helping care for orphans around the word.

“It allows people to help and give even if they can’t travel or adopt,” Yanko said.

The race also benefits (un)adopted, a ministry with Lifeline that works in China, Liberia, Pakistan, Togo, the Dominican Republic, Columbia, Liberia and Uganda, helping the majority of orphans who are not adopted.

For anyone stopping by the park, Yanko said she hopes they were able to learn about Lifeline Children’s Services and the assistance it provides to families and children around the world.

“I want them to know they can actively be involved through praying or volunteering,” Yanko said. “There are also several opportunities to travel or give back.”

Although the weather in the week preceding the 5K was not ideal, Yanko said she was thankful it cleared up for Saturday’s race. She said she enjoyed volunteers, community members and some of the area’s Lifeline families come together for the event.

“Its kind of like a family reunion,” she said.