5K run to benefit ‘invisible children’ of Uganda

The Northwest chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ will sponsor a 5K run Sunday afternoon, April 27, in Donaldson Park west of the University campus. Money raised from the event will be used to aid the victims of civil war in Uganda.

A documentary about the war and its impact, “Invisible Children: Rough Cut,” will be shown at the park at 12:15 p.m. prior to the start of the run.

Cost to participate in the event is $10, which includes a T-shirt, snacks and drinks.

Those wishing to take part can register at the “Invisible Children” table, which will be set up on the second floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25. Runners may also register at the park on the day of the event.

For more information, e-mail mallorykiersten@gmail.com.

Proceeds from the event will support efforts to aid the people of northern Uganda, who have suffered through a years-long civil war between the government and Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army, a rebel group reported to have made extensive use of child soldiers.

For more information, please contact:

Anthony Brown,
News Bureau Manager
E-Mail: abrown@nwmissouri.edu
Phone: 660.562.1704
Fax: 660.562.1900

Northwest Missouri State University
219 Administration Building,
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468

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