One hundred and forty participants lined up across from the ACU police station Saturday morning to take part in the 33rd annual Kirk Goodwin Run. The event hosted by the men's social club Galaxy, was first started in 1983 in honor of Kirk Goodwin, a member of the 1983 Galaxy pledge class who passed away in a fatal car accident. Since then, the ... [Read More…]
32nd annual KGR draws hundreds of runners
Sun and a light breeze greeted runners Saturday morning as the 32nd annual Kirk Goodwin Run kicked off another year of charity runs. This year, students from Hardin-Simmons University, faculty, staff and community members participated in the KGR in support of the cause. The KGR is one of Abilene's most well-known 5Ks, along with the Run The ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – April 24, 2015
This week on the JMC Network Newscast... First, a look at the mural being done by an ACU grad. Then, information on the Blue Bell ice cream recall and how it's affected the World Famous Bean. Finally, a quick preview of the Kirk Goodwin Run happening Saturday. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Emily Studer and Joshua Cook ... [Read More…]
Galaxy to have benefit dinner for KGR
Galaxy will have their first benefit dinner on Friday to raise money for the Kirk Goodwin Run in the spring. In 1984, Galaxy pledge Kirk Goodwin was killed in a car accident while driving home for the weekend. Galaxy men knew they couldn't take away the pain from the tragedy, so they came together to lessen the financial pressure on the Goodwin ... [Read More…]