What would you do if you had the opportunity to help others the way you were helped? 

On Nov. 18. Lucy Lant, a junior, held a charity race to raise money for those in need. The 5K race started at 8 a.m. with 157 participants.

Zoey Wokurka, a teammate of Lant’s on the basketball team, decided to join the race to support her. When hearing about Lant’s decision on the race, Wokurka viewed the race as something very cool to do and was excited to participate.

“I want to support Lucy and whatever she does,” Wokurka said.

The race raised almost $16,000 for the Ronald McDonald House and those in need of money for the surgeries due to Parry-Romberg Disease. 

“I think it was awesome and just perfect,” Lant said about the event. 

Following the race, all participants were awarded their finishing medals and first, second and third place winners boys and girls received their medals.

Sophomore Nate Wietbrock finished first for males. He enjoyed the experience of running the race. 

Wietbrock had been planning on running in the race for a while now and was excited to be in his first road race. 

“I was excited to win,” Nate Wietbrock said. “It was the first time I’ve won a road race.”  

Once everyone had received their medals, Liberty’s FCA handed out a free pancake breakfast for participants and supporters of those running. 

“I think the adults loved it more than the kids,” Layla Thornton said. 

While everyone was enjoying their free pancake breakfast, a raffle was held. Each 5K participant had a bib with a number on it and if their number was called they got a prize from the raffle table. Lant then gave a speech to thank everyone who participated and donated to the charity. The speech left many smiles, cheers, and support towards the good cause.

Once Lant had finished her speech family, friends and participants enjoyed each other’s company while awaiting the upcoming Kids Fun Run.

At around 9:30 a.m., 23 children lined up at the start to join the Kids Fun Run held after the pancake breakfast. The run consisted of one full lap around the Liberty High School building and back to the start/finish line.

Aria Maciel, age 10, won for girls with a time of 4:52. Odie Bowman, age 7, won for boys with a time of 6.02. 

Lant hopes that anyone who was in her position will hold a fundraising event like the Lucy Strong Charity Run to help those in need.