More than 80 people came together last Saturday to stomp out hunger.
The annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Swamp Stomp to stomp out hunger took place at Hayden Park on Oct. 2. Individuals and teams from Hillsdale College and citizens from all around Hillsdale County attended to compete and encourage each other as they took on the two-mile obstacle course.
Money collected from the Swamp Stomp and proceeds from the Kappa Kappa Gamma silent auction on Wednesday were donated to local food pantry King’s Kupboard. The total amount raised from both events was over $1,000.
The builders of the course were able to learn from last year’s race and improve the course to make it more challenging for the participants.
“The best part about this year’s race was that the obstacles were improved from last year,” Kappa member Mary Kate Kibbe said.
Junior and member of the Pi Beta Phi team Katie Kinell said that her favorite obstacle on the course was the three big dirt mounds with mud pits behind them.
“It was high energy and low pressure. Even though it was cold, it was a lot of fun,” Kinell said.
There were more than 80 participants in the race, a large increase from last year.
“Because we did the event last year, I think there was more awareness about it and we were able to get more people to come,” Kibbe said.
Kibbe also said feedback from participants was so good that Kappa Kappa Gamma will definitely host the Swamp Stomp again with the same focus on helping to combat hunger.
“On behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma, I would like to thank everyone that participated in this year’s events” Kibbe said. “Be sure to come out again next year to help fight hunger for the community.”
