2nd Annual Live Like Lu 5k
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Metairie, Louisiana
$38.10 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Live Like Lu 5k on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Metairie, Jefferson! This uplifting event not only promises an exciting race but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to Lucien "Lu" Gunter, who touched the lives of many before his battle with stage 4 liver cancer. Participants can choose between competitive and non-competitive race groups, making it a perfect fit for runners of all levels.
For just $35, your registration includes race entry, a bib, a commemorative T-shirt, and access to delicious food and beverages post-event, along with great music and fun activities! Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Shuck Cancer, supporting the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives and promote cancer awareness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor Lu’s legacy while enjoying a wonderful day filled with community spirit and positivity. Register early, as fees will increase closer to the event!
For just $35, your registration includes race entry, a bib, a commemorative T-shirt, and access to delicious food and beverages post-event, along with great music and fun activities! Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Shuck Cancer, supporting the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives and promote cancer awareness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor Lu’s legacy while enjoying a wonderful day filled with community spirit and positivity. Register early, as fees will increase closer to the event!
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2nd Annual Live Like Lu 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
Insight Global exist to be the light to the world around us. We aren't just a staffing company, our purpose is to develop our people personally, professionally, and financially, so they can be the light to the world around them. Through our Be The Light Foundation, our company proudly partners with One World Heath, Girl Scouts, Susan G Komen, Year Up, Make-A-Wish, The Nature Conservancy, and Team Rubicon. Insight Global's New Orleans office proudly partners with and sponsors Shuck Cancer American Cancer Society. Shuck Cancer supports American Cancer Society's mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Insight Global New Orleans is back again for a 2nd annual Live Like Lu 5k race! We have dedicated the Live Like Lu 5k to celebrate and honor the life of Lucien "Lu" Gunter. Lu was the father of one of Insight Global's own, and he lost his fight to stage 4 liver cancer in December of 2021. He was the type of person that everyone loved to be around, and he was known as everyone's "go-to guy" for good food and even better mentorship. If people didn't know Lucien for his crazy LSU Gymnastics attire, they knew him for his passion for serving others. He was the first to extend his hand to anyone who needed it and always chose to love before choosing to judge, which is why it went without question we wanted to honor him for this race.
Registration fee of $35 will include race entry/ bib, T-Shirt, food & bev post event, music & fun! 100% of profit will go directly to Shuck Cancer supporting the American Cancer Society. Registration fee will increase closer to the event itself.
*upon registration at the event you will have the opportunity to opt in a competitive race group or non-competitive
Insight Global New Orleans is back again for a 2nd annual Live Like Lu 5k race! We have dedicated the Live Like Lu 5k to celebrate and honor the life of Lucien "Lu" Gunter. Lu was the father of one of Insight Global's own, and he lost his fight to stage 4 liver cancer in December of 2021. He was the type of person that everyone loved to be around, and he was known as everyone's "go-to guy" for good food and even better mentorship. If people didn't know Lucien for his crazy LSU Gymnastics attire, they knew him for his passion for serving others. He was the first to extend his hand to anyone who needed it and always chose to love before choosing to judge, which is why it went without question we wanted to honor him for this race.
Registration fee of $35 will include race entry/ bib, T-Shirt, food & bev post event, music & fun! 100% of profit will go directly to Shuck Cancer supporting the American Cancer Society. Registration fee will increase closer to the event itself.
*upon registration at the event you will have the opportunity to opt in a competitive race group or non-competitive
Location
325 Metairie-Hammond Hwy, Metairie, 70005, LA, United States
2nd Annual Live Like Lu 5k
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