Lipscomb community supports Sara Walker Run

Instead of sleeping in, many people gathered together at Lipscomb’s campus on Sunday morning to participate in the Sara Walker Run: Live For Today 5k. The walk took place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All proceeds raised from The Sara Walker Run benefit The Sara Walker Foundation. The foundation was established to continue the ministry of encouragement and outreach that Sara Walker, a Lipscomb alumna, pursued in Malawi, Africa. Walker suffered from cancer and passed away in August 2012. Friends began The Walker Run in 2011 as a way to raise money to support the Walker family during Sara’s illness. They joined together once again following Walker’s passing to form The Sara Walker Foundation. This is the second year in a row that Lipscomb has hosted the run. “I think it’s great to really have everyone come together and see the good in what we look to accomplish in order to keep our message alive,” Jenny Whitefield, a volunteer and friend of Walker, said. Drew Davis, a Lipscomb parent who was visiting for parent weekend and heard about the event, spontaneously decided to participate. “It’s an incredible message to be a part of and to support,” Davis said. “I’m very proud to have had in investment in it all.” The foundation raised $55,000 for the year, which is a little above the halfway point for the goal in order to support Malawi and their medical...