Pumpkin Spice

As a member of Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed service fraternity at Rockhurst, I’m able to volunteer at various service events throughout the year. The organization not only promotes service, but fellowship and fundraising as well. This weekend I was able incorporate all three, service, fellowship, and fundraising, by volunteering at the Great Pumpkin Run.

The finish line

My friend Lauren Watson and I with ginormous pumpkins.

It's a bird. It's a plane. No. It's a flying big bad wolf.

Over 800 participants trudged through the muddy terrain at The Great Pumpkin Run 5K in Belton, MO.  The race took place at Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins where anyone ages three and up could participate. The best part of the race was that participants were encouraged to dress up in a costume of their choice. Some families were dressed up as superheroes, pumpkins, ballerinas, and  my favorite, the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Participants also got the choice of running with a pumpkin as part of the “Tough Pumpkin” group of runners. After the race, the runners were able to enjoy the festivities of a pumpkin launching and apple cider.

Big bad wolf and the three little pigs. This family
won a prize for the best costume. 

Medal galore

I must say waking up at 5:00 a.m. on a Saturday is a bit tough for a college student who treasures sleep, but the experience was worth it. Not to mention that I’m now in the Fall spirit.