New 5K in West Seattle next month: ‘Run for Lights’

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Love to run? Here’s another benefit 5K to add to this spring’s schedule. This announcement is just out of the WSB inbox:

Just wanted to let everyone know that the West Seattle-based nonprofit Orphans to Ambassadors is hosting the RUN FOR LIGHTS 5k in Lincoln Park on May 4th, 2013 at 10 am. Orphans to Ambassadors provides sustainable technologies and solutions to children’s homes around the globe through the use of solar power, rainwater harvesting systems, water filtration, rocket stoves, vegetable gardens, and animal husbandry. The RUN FOR LIGHTS 5k will benefit a solar project at an orphanage in Uganda this coming summer. Snacks and T-shirts are included in the registration fees: $30 for adults, $20 for those 18 and under before May 1st, or $35 after May 1. Register now to guarantee a t-shirt! Walkers welcome. Tickets can be purchased here.

They’re also looking for sponsors – if you’re interested, e-mail katherine@orphanstoambassadors.org.

sam-c April 11, 2013 (11:42 am)

a friend posted a link to this article a while back. every time I see a notice about yet another fundraising run/ walk/ bike ride, etc, I am reminded of this article. not just to call attention to this specific 5K, but just to think about the concept of having to have a run to get people to donate money to a cause ….
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/19/opinion/19gup.html?_r=0

WSEA April 11, 2013 (12:37 pm)

@sam-c
I somewhat disagree with the article you included and your post. I attend many races each year but only pay the entrance fee and do not ask for donations from others. The entrance fee for my races (not sure about walking events) not only goes to a charity (if its listed) but helps with paying to block the roads, police, etc. I usually race for my own self enjoyment and not as a way of giving to a cause. My volunteer work or cash donations are done outside of races. I do not speak for all racers but most of my friends follow my belief as well.
Here is where I’m not sure but I would be interested to know how many races are not also giving to charities and what is the enrollment of those races. Maybe its proven that more people attend races with charities which not a bad thing since it gets people to lead healthier lives.

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