By Jennifer Eisenbart
Editor
As times have changed, so has the Burlington Hope Walk.
Originally an overnight continuous walk with the intent of keeping someone on the track at all times, the Hope Walk has changed its hours and its events in recent years.
Now, the event will take place in a single evening, starting with a 5K run/walk at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Burlington High School.
“There will still be food and music and fun,” said Jan Ludtke, one of the event’s organizers. “But we’re moving more toward what the people want.”
Judy Bratz, one of the main organizers, said the 5Ks seem to be a popular choice for people, and after debuting it last spring, they will have official timing this year.
“People seem to really be into these 5Ks,” Bratz said. “We found that the next generation … people are just too busy to do 14 hours in one event.
Ludtke added, “And these are popular.”
Last year, the 5K was won by Cory Harris, a local marathoner who is in Rome right now participating in the Rome Marathon after winning the trip through Amazon.com.
Bratz said she hopes the event is a welcome change.
“I’ve met with the teams we’ve had in the past, and they seem to be very excited,” she said. “They’re happy that we’re making a change. It’s something people like to do today.”
Runners can register at www.ourhopewalk.com. Any registrations received before April 1 will be $5 off the cost of registration ($20). The cost until May 16 will then be $25, and $30 on the day of the event.
Any registrations received by May 1 are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.
There will be other events during the Hope Walk – including the traditional survivors lap, awards, the closing ceremonies and the “Candle of Hope” ceremony.
There will also be two separate fundraisers run by Hope Walk teams. Edstrom Industries will hold its fifth annual bowling event starting at 2 p.m. on April 5 at Towne and Country Lanes.
The cost is $15 per person, which includes three games of bowling plus shoes. There will also raffles, a 50/50 raffle and prizes.
Contact Kristi Dangutis at (262) 534-5181.
A spaghetti and meatball dinner will also be catered by Napoli’s April 26 from 4-7 p.m. at BHS. Cost is $9 for adults for mostaccioli and meatballs, garlic bread and drink and dessert, $6 for seniors and children ages 6-12, and free to children under 5.
The event will have a silent auction, a dessert auction and a 50/50 raffle.
For more information on the spaghetti dinner or to help with any of the events, contact Bratz at (262) 206-2379.
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