Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk event open to all
A number of members of the HFC community, including Dean Janice Gilliland, math instructor Sam Bazzi, and chemistry instructor Fadia Cudry from the School of STEM, plan to participate in the 15th annual Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk event at Ford Field Park, 500 Monroe Street in Dearborn. (NOTE: this is NOT Ford Field in Detroit), on Saturday, September 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join this family-friendly fundraiser and community event.
The event consists of a timed 5K run, two children's runs, a 5K walk, and concludes with a cookout in the park. Family activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, a basketball competition, a tug-of-war competition, face painting, pumpkin patch, and more.
The event is also an opportunity to raise awareness and support for programs that provide essential needs to underserved women and children throughout Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Inkster, Zaman works to facilitate change and advance the lives of marginalized women and children. [Note: HFC is not affiliated with Zaman International.]
Event schedule
The schedule for the event is:
- 8:00 a.m.: The event opens.
- 9:30 a.m.: The 5K run starts.
- 10:30 a.m.: Opening ceremonies.
- 11:00 a.m.: The children's runs start (a 100-meter dash for children ages 2-4, and a 0.75-mile run for children ages 5-12).
- 11:15 a.m.: The 5K walk begins, along with other activities.
- Noon: Lunch will be served.
Note: You can pick up event packets on Friday, September 20, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Zaman, 26091 Trowbridge Street in Inkster. You can also pack up your event packet on the day of the event, Saturday, September 21, but you must do so at least 20 minutes before the 5K run or the children's runs.
Cudry, who has been a runner for 20 years, has long assisted with and participated in this event, along with students and alumni from the HFC community, as well as her fellow HFC chemistry instructor, Dr. Paul Root.
Costs and discounts
The cost to participate in the 5K run is $40 for adults and $30 for youth and students with a valid school photo ID. The cost to participate in the 5K walk is $35 for adults and $25 for youth and students with a valid school photo ID. Children ages 3 and younger are free. Please register in advance, as all rates increase $5 the day of the event.
Members of the HFC community will receive 10% off by using the code HFCSTEM24. You must register by Friday, September 20, to get the 10% discount.
All participants will receive an event t-shirt. The top finisher will receive a medal.
For questions or more information about the Run Walk event, contact Cudry at fncudry@hfcc.edu.