Water was certainly the theme at this year’s Ugandan Water Project 5K!  Our faithful volunteers showed up before the sun did.  They were adorned in rain gear and smiles – what an awesome crew!  The volunteers worked hard despite the pouring rain to have the course set up, to keep registration rolling and to create a festive Ugandan atmosphere for all to enjoy!

Volunteers - Alice and Heather

We feared the rain would not let up and the race would be a soggy one this year, but that did not stop the racers/walkers from showing up.  We had  169 participants ready to run for a cause – They ran to bring water and to bring life!  Just moments before the start of the race, the rain drops ceased and the sun began to warm the air despite the usual Rochester cloudiness.  The racers managed to avoid the rain (at least from the sky) but the puddles served to cool them off!

Ready, Set, Go

Congratulations go out to all who placed and received a medal! Check out the Overall Results and the Age Group Results.  Please contact us if you were not able to stay for the award ceremony.  We would be happy to mail you your medal!

1st Overall - Jason Knarr

Garrett Scanlon and Christina Fink place 2nd and 3rd overall

A special thank you goes out to all sponsored runners/walkers for helping us raise awareness and for raising funds that will directly benefit the people of Uganda.  UWP currently has 48 rainwater collection tanks installed in communities across Uganda. These tanks provide safe drinking water for over 240,000 people.  It is because of people like you, who make the choice to partner with us, that we are able to make a lasting change in Uganda. Thank you!