Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners hosted 10K/5K run
By Heather Ruenz
Staff Writer
A recent event has been deemed a success by organizers as it resulted in more than $4,500 being raised to help support homeless youth in the Whitewater community.
The Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners is a 501(c)3 organization that was formed by the 1982 graduating class of Whitewater High School. Since its inception three years ago, additional WHS alumni as well as community members have joined the group in an effort to make an impact in the community.
“No project is too big or too small. As a community, we will always be at our best when working together. With integrity and collaboration, we envision a thriving community where an enriched quality of life and equal opportunity for all is a standard,” the website states.
The mission of Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners is to help individuals or organizations in need and each year, the partners work to help specific individuals or groups, according to board member Rita Hookstead.
“Throughout 2021, we will be raising funds to help the homeless youth in the Whitewater School District,” Hookstead said.
The WCFP’s first event of the year was a 10K/5K run that was held June 10 with Starin Park serving as the starting and ending point. The course weaved its way through Whitewater with highlights including the Nature Preserve, Prairie Ridge Senior Living and along the Bark River.
“Through sponsorships, community member’s donations, and participant donations, we raised just over $4500,” Hookstead said.
She said in addition to sponsors and those who donated to make the event possible, others had a hand in its success by supporting the event and helping spread the word, including the Whitewater Banner, the City of Whitewater, Fairhaven Senior Living and this newspaper – the Whitewater Register.
While details on the second fundraiser have yet to be decided, Hookstead said the group is tentatively planning to host a spaghetti dinner later this year.
For more information, visit whitewatercfp.com, follow Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners on Facebook or send an email to whitewatercfp@gmail.com.
Donations can be mailed to Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners, P.O. Box 182, Whitewater, WI, 53190.
