Clark University Students Hold Walk for Marathon Victims
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
(From left) Walk organizers Alicia Winn’13 and Lissa Levine ’14 pose with Tiffany Kline ’13 of Auburn, N.Y.
As the semester wound to a close at Clark University, a "Last Mile" walk was held around The Green as a fundraiser for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The Walk allowed participants to symbolically finish the marathon's last mile for all the runners who not able to do so. Approximately 30 students, faculty, and family members participated in the Walk; many decorated flags, signed cards for victims in Boston hospitals and for hospital staff and first responders.
The event allowed participants to share their feelings about the Boston bombings with the support of the Clark Community.
The event was organized by Alicia Winn ’13, of Waltham, and Lissa Levine ’14, of Melrose. It raised over $500 for The One Fund Boston, set up to directly aid victims.
Winn said that since she and Levine were from the Boston area, they both felt the need to do something to show their love and support for Boston. Winn said she was extremely pleased at the turnout at the event, and especially at the excitement it generated from the Clark administration and students.
“Walking the ‘last mile’ with the Clark community was truly touching and made me proud to be a Clarkie!” said Winn. “Although our event was little, we hope it sends out positive vibes amidst an entirely tragic event. We were proud to commemorate and support the Marathon victims and the city of Boston for their strength, perseverance, and heroism. Boston Strong!”
The terrorist attacks in Boston on April 15th claimed the lives of three and injured hundreds more. For information on charitable efforts to help those affected please visit https://secure.onefundboston.org/
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