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Runners get ready for the R(un) for One 5K to begin on Aug. 22.
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Runners take off at the R(un) for One 5K at Veteran's Park on Aug. 22.
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Runners finish the loop around the lake at Veteran's Park on Aug. 22.
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One runner crosses the bridge at Veteran's Park during the R(un) for One 5K.
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A father takes his son in a wagon around the course to cheer along one of the runners at the R(un) for One 5K.
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Runners at the R(un) for One 5K on Aug. 22.
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The R(un) for One 5K brought together runners, community members and adoptive families on Aug. 22.
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The R(un) for One 5K supports (un)adopted, an international ministry that helps orphans who are not adopted.
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A runner finishes the R(un) for One 5K.
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Herbert Newell, executive director of Lifeline Children's Services counts down the R(un) for One 5K.
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.
