Hunger Hike is THIS Sunday — Join the Cause
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Fighting Hunger with Our Hearts & Soles
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Hunger Hike is a family event for individuals & teams whose mission is to Raise Awareness & Make a Difference in the Fight Against Hunger. (And it's Dog Friendly.) The traditional
Hunger Hike
3K Walk is
THIS Sunday (September 22) from Noon - 3:30 p.m. at Riehle Plaza, N 2nd Street, Lafayette. There will be Zumba, DJ music, National Anthem, a Hot Dog Picnic, remarks & more!
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Hunger Hike — Special Highlights & Surprises
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Purdue Boilermaker Spirit at Hunger Hike
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In addition to the two Purdue coaches serving as 2019 honorary co-chairs (see below),
Hunger Hike will also feature
Purdue Pete, the
Purdue Cheer team and the
Boilermaker Special. The Purdue Cheer team will perform with Purdue Pete right before Zumba. Thanks to Purdue Athletics and the Purdue Reamer Club for their support.
Join us
THIS Sunday
to see the
Purdue Cheer
team, to meet
Purdue Pete
and check out the
Boilermaker Special
at the
Hunger Hike kick-off event
from
1 - 2 p.m. (Riehle Plaza).
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Zumba Warm Up - Annual Hunger Hike Tradition
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One of the highlights of
Hunger Hike each year is the
Zumba warm-up presented by
Studio b Dance & Fitness (downtown Lafayette). Zumba will follow the National Anthem.
Miss Brooke (studio owner) &
Kasie (fitness instructor) will bring the
Hunger Hike crowd to their feet with the annual Zumba warm-up. Studio b Dance & Fitness was recently recognized as the
Small Business of the Year.
Join us
THIS Sunday
to participate in our Zumba warm-up with Miss Brooke & Kasie at the
Hunger Hike kick-off event
at
1:20 p.m. (Riehle Plaza).
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Indiana State Rep. Klinker to Sing National Anthem
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Sheila Klinker
, Indiana State Representative, will kick-off
Hunger Hike
with the singing of the US National Anthem.
State Representative
Sheila Klinker
was first elected in 1982 to represent District 27. A proud Boilermaker alumna, Klinker taught for more than 34 years in the Lafayette School Corporation and served as the Outreach Liaison for the Purdue School of Education for 15 years. As a college student, Klinker was named “Miss Purdue” and finished as second runner-up in the “Miss Indiana” contest. Klinker lives in Lafayette with her husband, Victor. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Join us
THIS Sunday
to hear
Sheila Klinker
sing the National Anthem
at the
Hunger Hike
kick-off event
at
1:15 p.m.
(Riehle Plaza).
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Co-Chairs
—
Purdue Coaches Versyp & Kucik
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The
Hunger Hike 2019 honorary co-chairs are Purdue Coaches
Sharon Versyp (women's basketball) &
Dave Kucik (men's & women's crew & rowing).
Coaches Versyp & Kucik are perfect ambassadors for
Hunger Hike. Both set the bar high for their own work and their teams. They have a serious commitment to serving their community
— especially in supporting food assistance and nutrition programs. You'll get to meet them and the student-athletes on their teams as well as see a Purdue Crew team "shell."
Join us
THIS Sunday to meet and hear remarks from Coaches Sharon Versyp & Dave Kucik at the
Hunger Hike kick-off event
at
1:45 p.m. (Riehle Plaza).
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Music from RatPak's "DJ Powder" Starts at Noon
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DJ Powder creates a fun, family friendly, festive environment during the kick-off of
Hunger Hike.
Join us
THIS Sunday
to enjoy music by DJ Powder of Rat Pak at the
Hunger Hike kick-off event from
Noon to 3:30 p.m. (Riehle Plaza).
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Hot Dog Picnic - Clowns - Massages & More
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At
Hunger Hike
, there will be a
Hot Dog Picnic
with free hot dogs, bottled water & chips. Hunger Hike also includes
clowns
,
face painting
,
balloon animals
,
massages
, and
voter registration
.
Hunger Hike is thankful for the support of our many sponsors — including:
- Printing - Instant Copy Printing, Lafayette
- Bottled Water - Aqua Systems, Lafayette
- Hot Dogs - Texas Roadhouse, Lafayette
- Banners - Sign Art Etc., Lafayette
- Trophies - Awards Unlimited, Inc., Lafayette
- Massages - Essential Touch Massage, Lafayette
- Face Painting & Balloon Animals - Smiles Unlimited Clown Ministry, Laffy-ette Chapter
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The Official Hunger Hike 2019 T-Shirt
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Everyone who raises more than
$50 will be presented with a 2019
Hunger Hike T-shirt at check-in on
Sunday, September 22 at Riehle Plaza. You can then wear it in pride knowing that YOU have made a difference in the
Fight Against Hunger.
It is not too late to start raising money for
Hunger Hike — and secure your official 2019 T-shirt. Just go to the Hunger Hike website and get started today —
hungerhike.org.
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ONLY 3 Days to Hunger Hike 2019
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