SLIDESHOW: White Center 5k sees more than 400 runners appear for the fundraiser
Sat, 03/28/2015
The top Male & Female runners in the White Center 5k held March 28 were Steven Colmus - 22:42 and Alisha Winger - 24.56.
The fundraising event in support of the White Center Food Bank, saw more than 400 people show up, many dressed in the SuperHero theme for the day.
Tony Vo, organizer of the 5k and Club Center Coordinatior for South Seattle College created the idea two years ago to spruce up White Center's image in the greater Seattle area. He said, "The runners and walkers get to go all over White Center to view different locations. They get to support local businesses by being here and participating in our Passport to White Center event. It builds community unity by bringing our three main nonprofits together and its supporting a good cause.
The complete race results can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/?raceId=19294#resultSetId-7024
The event raised money for these three organizations:
White Center Community Development Association
http://www.wccda.org/
The mission of the White Center Community Development Association (White Center CDA) is to promote a vibrant neighborhood and high quality of life for White Center residents and stakeholders through the development of authentic leadership opportunities, and community-led, neighborhood initiatives. We acccomplish this through our three lines of business: neighborhood revitalization, family development, and community building.
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YES Foundation of White Center
http://www.yfwc.org/
The YES foundation of White Center exists to address the social, economic, educational, physical, and spiritual needs of youth in the White Center area. By developing programs and partnering with other organizations, we provide kids with positive role models and powerful life experiences to encourage their hope and vision for the future.
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White Center Food Bank
http://www.whitecenterfoodbank.org/
The White Center Food Bank (WCFB) began in the mid-1970's as an emergency response to assist struggling families and individuals in the greater White Center and Highline areas during a major economic downturn. The Mission of the White Center Food Bank is to minimize hunger, while nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance and embracing our rich cultural diversity.