The 40th annual Kirk Goodwin Run commenced this morning, marking a significant milestone for the longstanding tradition. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the event was rescheduled to Monday morning due to weather conditions. The run, benefiting Dr. Cindy Roper, a respected professor of communication who suffered a stroke last year, aims to raise funds to cover her medical expenses and retirement. Over $15,000 has been raised thus far.
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- Students gather outside of Hunter Welcome Center to begin the Kirk Goodwin Run. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Dr. Cindy Roper, professor of communication, talks with a student. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Sarah Trahan, junior advertising/public relations major from Rockwall, and Grace Fortner, freshman communication disorders major from Mansfield, talk with a family member of Kirk Goodwin. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Caleb Bichard, junior biology major from Lubbock, addresses the attendees before the start of the race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Kirk Goodwin’s mother thanks the attendees for their support. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Runners bow their heads for a moment of silence as Caleb Bichard, junior biology major from Lubbock, leads the race honoring Kirk Goodwin. In 1984, a family lost their son in a fatal car accident. Thirty-one years later, students continue to remember that son, Kirk Goodwin, in hosting this event while raising funds to support local medical needs. This year’s benefit, Dr. Cindy Roper, is a respected professor of communication who suffered a stroke last year. The over $15,000 in raised funds, will help with the costs attributed to her medical care and retirement. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Runners await for the beginning of the run. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Runners begin the race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Runners begin the race. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Runners walk around campus for the Kirk Goodwin Run. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Runners walk around campus for the Kirk Goodwin Run. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Members of Galaxy help prepare a hospitality tent at the finish line. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
