28 Mar 2012 K-Life Nineteen Eighty 5K 'best fundraiser' for organization

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More than 300 runners, spectators and volunteers – many dressed in 1980s attire – were in attendance at the recent “Nineteen Eighty 5K” benefitting K-Life.

According to Anderson Wilkins, area director for Conway K-Life, there were 216 runners in this year’s event which represented the largest group to participate. The run raised more than $13,000 for the program and is one of three major fundraising events.

Top finishers were Eric Goodwin of Conway with a time of 17.56, Jacob Dubois of Cabot at 18.36 and Derek Bollan of Russellville at 20.40. The top finishing female was K-Life member Brynn Lea of Conway with a time of 22.45.

At the K-Life 5K – Faith Reed (from left), Rachel Sims and Becca Jungers. (Blake Farris photo)

“The fourth annual 1985K was one of the best fundraisers for K-Life,” Wilkins said. “The atmosphere was awesome and the participants were electric with excitement. The committee agrees that the local families, businesses and community support make this event the most fun.”

For more information on K-Life, call 501.329.4929 or visit conwayklife.com.

(See more photos in the April issue of 501 LIFE.)