By Gregory Gammill |Staff Writer| The first annual Run Like a Mother 5K took place this past weekend on Nov. 5 to assist women and children of color raise money and support for two non-profit organizations in our community. Over the weekend, more than 200 participants showed up with their running shoes on, ready to run to make a difference in the lives of others. The participants this past weekend came together as one and put together over $1500 which will be divided out equally between the two organizations. Our own Health Science and Human Ecology (HSCI) department and Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) sorority put together this 5k to benefit Soul Food for Your Baby and the Time For Change … [Read more...] about Run Like a Mother 5K races to aid those in need
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Kappa Delta 5k earns $20,000+ for PCAA
By Jackie Monarrez |Staff Writer| Every ten seconds a report of child abuse is being made. Kappa Delta Sorority of Cal State San Bernardino volunteer each year to bring this statistic down by holding their annual Shamrock 5k run. This was Kappa Delta's sixth year in a row to hold this event; which was on March 5th. The run is to raise money and awareness for Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA). In 2015 Kappa Delta raised over $27,000 for PCAA and their goal for 2016 was to raise $30,000. PCAA helps nearly 100,000 families who have been affected by child abuse with their Healthy Families America program. With the money raised by Kappa Delta approximately 80 percent goes to … [Read more...] about Kappa Delta 5k earns $20,000+ for PCAA
Kappa Deltas host run for child abuse awareness
Marysol Guzman |Staff Writer| Kappa Delta will hold their third annual Shamrock 5K walk/run March 9 in front of the Pfau Library to raise awareness of child abuse. Kappa Delta does this charitable run to raise money and awareness for Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), a national prevention awareness campaign geared towards educating local communities about child abuse, and the Child Help facility, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Raymond Aguirre, a third time runner, said the cause was motivation itself to participate. “I work with kids and, unfortunately, I see first hand when abuse in the household takes place,” said … [Read more...] about Kappa Deltas host run for child abuse awareness
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