OSU Service-Learning Volunteer Center hosts 5K Glo Run

Friday, October 31, 2014

Get your running shoes ready for the 5K Glo Run benefitting Stillwater Habitat for Humanity on Friday, Nov. 7, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Plaza at Oklahoma State University. Check-in begins at 7 p.m. in front of the Student Union.

Glow sticks will be distributed, along with glow body and fabric paint to amplify the theme. Prizes will be awarded to first through third place winners, but all participants will receive a custom button. 

The OSU Service-Learning Volunteer Center is hosting the run with hopes it will become an annual event to raise funds for Stillwater Habitat for Humanity. 

“This is a great opportunity to support our local community,” said Joyce Montgomery, SLVC coordinator. “With 100 percent of the proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity, this fun event will strengthen and raise awareness about the program.”

Stillwater Habitat for Humanity works to develop communities by building and renovating houses where people in need can live and grow. Volunteers work alongside the selected partner families in constructing simple, decent homes. To date, more than 600,000 houses have been constructed in more than 40 countries.

Registration for the run is $20 and those interested can register at habitatforhumanity5K.weebly.com by Monday, Nov. 3. T-shirts are included in the registration fee. For more information please contact Breeanna Russ at breeanna.russ95@gmail.com. 

Since its inception in 1984, the Service-Learning Volunteer Center has promoted leadership for Oklahoma State University students by offering interactive and meaningful service-learning activities, providing research opportunities and connecting with society to promote the general welfare of its citizens. For more information about the SLVC, visit volunteer.okstate.edu.