The funds will cover the cost of physical therapy evaluation and treatment for people who are underinsured or have no insurance in Alamance County
H.O.P.E., which stands for Health Outreach Program of Elon, is a clinic operated by Elon’s Department of Physical Therapy Education that provides pro bono physical therapy services free of charge to those who are uninsured or underinsured in Alamance County and surrounding areas.
Race morning was filled with students, family, friends, alumni, four-legged friends and local health care providers. There were 186 individuals who crossed the finish line, and with the help of sponsors, there was plenty of water and refreshments to celebrate the accomplishment.
This was the third annual 5K H.O.P.E. race but the first year being a part of the DICKS Piedmont Race Series coordinated by Finish Line Timing. In all, the event saw a 38 percent increase in participation from last year. In his remarks during the event, Daryl Lawson, associate professor of physical therapy education and clinic faculty adviser, thanked H.O.P.E. clinic board members from the DPT Program—Natalie Proffit, Andria Wilson, Brianna Hurt, Brianna Marino, Campbell Brown, Emily Messerschmidt, Hannah McHugh, Jonathan Little, Lindsey Grove, Nathaniel Thompson and Tess Galantowicz—as well as the rest of the DPT volunteers, for organizing a successful race.
A special “thank you” to the sponsors of the H.O.P.E. 5K race:
- Platinum Sponsors: Cone Health, Alamance Regional
- Silver Sponsors: Dean McCall
- Bronze Sponsors: Iron Evolution, Total Pharmacy, Boone Fabrics, LeBaur Healthcare, Omega Sports
- Contributor: Dunkin Donuts, Olive Garden, Moe’s, Vitamin World, Aaron Mogar (photographer), Nor-Pak Services
- And the Elon Police and Campus Safety for ensuring the safety of all our runners and volunteers along the course.
Fun race facts
Average Pace: 11 minutes and 29 seconds
Average Finish Time: 35 minutes 37 seconds