The K-State College of Business held the C. Clyde Fun Run and Midge’s Mile Walk on September 30 at Frank Anneberg Park. The run/walk was held to raise money for Shepherd’s Crossing, a local philanthropic organization.
C. Clyde Run organizer and Assistant to the Dean of the College of Business at K-State, Melanie Horton, explains how the event came to be.
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Community member participation has fluctuated through the years, however, many participants are committed to running every year. Michaela Crowe, a sophomore at K-State, says she has participated in the event since high school, and feels connected with the community because of it.
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The run is named after C. Clyde, the first Dean of K-State’s College of Business. He is a tireless community volunteer, and attended the run on Saturday. He explains that organizers have been working hard to get as many people involved as possible.
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Shepherd’s Crossing provides budget counseling and financial support for utilities, rent, and prescription medicine to residents of Riley County and St. George. Fun Run participant Bronwyn Fees says that Shepherd’s Crossing is a special part of the community.
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The event has been held annually since 2012, and this year’s run is predicted to raise $25,000.
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