Donate Life Utah 9K Race and .9K Walk a Success
Saturday, October 24, National Make a Difference Day, was the date of the inaugural Donate Life Utah Race or organ donor awareness. Runners wore shirts bearing the number nine, the estimated number of lives that are potentially saved with one donor’s gift.
While the race and walk were the central focus of Saturday’s gathering, organizers learned earlier in the week that their request to attempt a Guinness Book World Record had been accepted. The record previously held by a Rugby Team in the U.K. was 142 donors to sign up in one day. Saturday’s attempt was reported as successful by the Salt Lake Tribune.
Face painting, inflatable toys and refreshments were among the attractions on race day.
Race participants braving some chilly weather were serenaded with live music from an acoustic guitarist and singer.
Race participants of all ages showed their support running or walking. Some walked in the name of organ recipients. Others donated their time and energy for a worthy cause.
Results of the Donate Life Utah Campaign campus events and the race results will be available in the coming days.
