R(un) for One 5K to support orphans around the globe

The seventh annual R(un) for One 5K and 1-mile fun run will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, at Veterans Park in Hoover. All proceeds will go toward helping orphans around the world. 

It costs $30 per person for the 5K and $15 for the fun run if you register by Sept. 6. There is a $5 increase if you register on race day. The 5K begins at 8 a.m., followed by the fun run at 8:45 a.m. The race will go through Veterans Park’s scenic trailways.

All proceeds from the run will benefit Lifeline Children’s Services (un)adopted ministry. According to their website, with more than 153 million orphans in the world, only 0.5 percent will have the opportunity for international adoption. (Un)adopted specializes in caring for these orphans beyond adoption through local churches. 

“(Un)adopted exists to reach orphaned and vulnerable children with the hope of the gospel and equip them with the life skills needed to bring about community transformation,” said Lifeline Children’s Services communications specialist Katie Belue.

Last year, the run raised $130,947 and this year’s goal is $177,000. The proceeds will go to (un)adopted work in countries such as Colombia, Peru, Guatemala and 10 other countries.

The race will be professionally timed, with T-shirts for runners. Whole families are encouraged to come as there will be live music, activities and food supplied by local vendors.