A Healthy KSU 3k
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Frankfort, Kentucky
Free–$27.50 · 2 races
Event summary
Join the vibrant celebration of health and community at the A Healthy KSU 3K on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Frankfort, Franklin. This inspiring event, organized by Kentucky State University alumni, aims to raise awareness about health disparities affecting African American communities while promoting healthy lifestyles. Participants will engage in a fun-filled 3K run, all while supporting vital causes such as breast cancer care and research at the U of L Brown Cancer Center, as well as scholarships for KSU students.
A Healthy KSU 3K is more than just a race; it's a movement to bridge health gaps and foster sustainable outcomes for future generations. With a commitment to inclusivity, this annual event encourages alumni, families, and friends to come together during KSU's homecoming weekend for a day of education, resources, and connection. Be part of this impactful journey and help make a difference in the lives of your community!
A Healthy KSU 3K is more than just a race; it's a movement to bridge health gaps and foster sustainable outcomes for future generations. With a commitment to inclusivity, this annual event encourages alumni, families, and friends to come together during KSU's homecoming weekend for a day of education, resources, and connection. Be part of this impactful journey and help make a difference in the lives of your community!
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A Healthy KSU 3k
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Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$27.50
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Students (Valid ID Required at Packet Pickup) - A Healthy KSU 3k
A Valid Student ID will be REQUIRED upon packet pickup to verify status.
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Kentucky State University alum, proud HBCU graduate, and founder Tyrie Nason Buchanan noticed a large number of his classmates and younger KSU alumni were losing their lives to preventive health-related issues far too soon. He made a pledge to highlight healthy lifestyles. It began with a group of his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brothers working out on Friday mornings during the KSU homecoming weekend. That elevated with a collaboration and partnership with the University and Alumni Association and evolved into an official 3K and Health Fair event.
Three successful 3K events were held raising funds to support breast cancer care and research at the U of L Brown Cancer Center and providing KSU students with scholarships along with facilitating a health fair. KSU alumni hosted the first ever 3K event at an HBCU campus during a homecoming in 2019. To promote inclusivity for the entire African American community, the annual event will do just that moving forward--The Kentucky State University Alumni Presents: A Healthy KSU 2023.
On Saturday August 26, 2023, KSU alumni will host A Healthy KSU. Our vision is to decrease the health disparities within and among African American communities bridging gaps to help achieve Health Equity! Compared to their white counterparts, African Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, prostate cancer, triple negative breast cancer, poor maternal and infant health, asthma, stroke, obesity, and lack of access to medical doctors. Alumni, family, and guests are encouraged to celebrate KSU homecoming with purpose to bring awareness of the health disparities in the African American community so that we can build sustainable outcomes for generations to come.
Together through sponsorship and partnership we can connect and grow our community while providing education, resources, and support to continue closing the health gaps to help our friends, family, and communities thrive. Past partners include the Kentucky Governor's Office, the City of Frankfort, Kentucky State University, ABC News, 107.9 FM radio station, the Red Cross, Frankfort Regional Medical Center (HCA), and U of L Brown Cancer Center.
Three successful 3K events were held raising funds to support breast cancer care and research at the U of L Brown Cancer Center and providing KSU students with scholarships along with facilitating a health fair. KSU alumni hosted the first ever 3K event at an HBCU campus during a homecoming in 2019. To promote inclusivity for the entire African American community, the annual event will do just that moving forward--The Kentucky State University Alumni Presents: A Healthy KSU 2023.
On Saturday August 26, 2023, KSU alumni will host A Healthy KSU. Our vision is to decrease the health disparities within and among African American communities bridging gaps to help achieve Health Equity! Compared to their white counterparts, African Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, prostate cancer, triple negative breast cancer, poor maternal and infant health, asthma, stroke, obesity, and lack of access to medical doctors. Alumni, family, and guests are encouraged to celebrate KSU homecoming with purpose to bring awareness of the health disparities in the African American community so that we can build sustainable outcomes for generations to come.
Together through sponsorship and partnership we can connect and grow our community while providing education, resources, and support to continue closing the health gaps to help our friends, family, and communities thrive. Past partners include the Kentucky Governor's Office, the City of Frankfort, Kentucky State University, ABC News, 107.9 FM radio station, the Red Cross, Frankfort Regional Medical Center (HCA), and U of L Brown Cancer Center.
Location
111 Athletic Drive, Frankfort, 40601, KY, United States
A Healthy KSU 3k
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