Leg it for Life
5k run/walk benefiting children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa
Results 2008
Proceeds will again be donated to UNICEF to benefit children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.
2007 Winners
Men's Overall
Grant Robison 14:51
Women's Overall
Jennifer Snelgrove 19:20
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5th Annual Leg it for Life 5K - Sunday, August 10, 2008
The fifth annual Leg it for Life 5k will be held on August 10, 2008. Net proceeds from the race are given to UNICEF to be used for programs benefiting children in Africa affected by HIV/AID. The race is part of the Playmakers Greater Lansing 2008 Race Series. The Leg it for Life 5K is a trail run beginning and ending at the East Lansing Soccer Complex.
Gross proceeds from last year's race were over $11,000, raising the 4 year total to over $50,000. Despite pre-race rain and lightening, 225 participants finished the race. The men's overall champion was Grant Robison (14:51). Jennifer Snelgrove was the overall women's champion (19:20). For complete race results, click here.
Special thanks to the many corporate, municipal and individual sponsors who have contributed to the race's success over the years, either with dollar or in-kind contributions. In addition, nearly 80 student and adult volunteers participate in the planning, organization and/or race day.
See you on Sunday!
The Leg it for Life Crew
About Us
We are active and former members of the East Lansing High School cross country team who have decided to combine our love of running with our desire to contribute to causes in other parts of the world. Our Leg it for Life 5K race raises money for UNICEF programs benefiting children in Africa affected by HIV/AIDS.
2008 Race Committee:
Katie Barcy, Dana Bialek, Lael Bialek, Anjali Bisht, Henry Frey, Anna Grummon, Margaret Lindman, Rose Matthews, Elizabeth Pearce, Emma Roberts, Meggie Roberts, Ella Weber, Nora Weber
Race History
In the spring of 2004, the five founders of what would become the Leg it for Life 5K met to begin planning a road race. At the time, sisters Dana and Lael Bialek and Anna Grummon were freshmen and Katie Barcy and Meggie Roberts were sophomore members of the East Lansing High School cross country team. The inspiration for their cause came from Oprah Winfrey. The Bialeks had watched an Oprah Christmas special about children affected by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and suggested the cause to their teammates. The five agreed on the cause and, after some research, chose UNICEF as the agency for their fundraising efforts.
With the support of their parents, coaches, teammates, friends, and a number of generous sponsors, the girls launched the first Leg it for Life race on August 8, 2004. That inaugural race attracted over 160 participants and raised over $8,000 for UNICEF. The 2nd annual Leg it for Life 5K attracted more than 200 runners, volunteers, and sponsors and raised over $13,000. In 2006, Leg it for Life was invited to join the Playmakers Race Series.