Runners Brave Rain at 2nd Annual Hi-Point Hustle to Support Breast Cancer Fund

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Despite the rain, over 100 runners and walkers took part in the 2nd Annual Hi-Point Hustle 5K at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Organized by the Health Careers Academy and Exercise Science students, this event raised $3,500 for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio.

Each year, students from the Health Careers Academy and Exercise Science programs collaborate to organize this event and select a charity to support. Last year, the event supported JDRF, raising over $2,000 with just shy of 100 runners.

“Seeing the increase in both participation and donations this year was great,” said Megan Lacher, OHP Health Careers Academy instructor. “Our students work hard to put on this race, and it was incredibly rewarding to see the community support.”

The Hi-Point Hustle included both a 5K run and a 1-mile kid’s Fun Run.

All proceeds from the event are donated directly to the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio, which helps breast cancer patients navigate the hardships of cancer treatments by providing emergency financial assistance.

Several generous business sponsors helped make the 2nd Annual Hi-Point Hustle a success:

Gold Sponsors:

Ohio Ready Mix

Blackbird Divorce Solutions

Memorial Health

Capsule

AG Boogher and Son Inc.

Silver Sponsors:

Zimmerman Realty

R. Smokehouse

Lenhart Construction

Bronze Sponsors:

Logan Acres

Green Hills Community

Small Nation

The students are already making plans for the 3rd Annual Hi-Point Hustle, which is traditionally held the first Saturday in May.

All race day photos can be found at: https://www.thecapsuleapp.com/c/2024-hipoint-hustle?shared=true

About Ohio Hi-Point

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center develops our most valuable resource, people, by providing quality career-technical and academic education programs. Our High School and Satellite Divisions serve juniors and seniors from 14 partner school districts and offer more than 30 career training programs, while our Adult and Continuing Education Division has a strong focus on customized training, providing businesses the training needed to strengthen and prosper in the community.

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent Dr. Rick Smith | 2280 St. Rt. 540 Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 | 937-599-3010