Beacon Run Raises Money for Missions

EUGENE, Ore. - On October 1st, Northwest Christian University held the first ever Beacon Run, a 2.5 run/walk around the Willamette River near downtown Eugene. Several students, their families, faculty, and staff rose early on Saturday for the run aimed at raising money for NCU's mission teams.

The inaugural Beacon Run was scheduled as a part of NCU's yearly Family Weekend, when families are invited to join their student on campus and experience NCU.

Reid McCormick, NCU's Area Residence Coordinator, said, "We really wanted to create an event that not only supported our mission teams, but also showed families the heart of NCU and the beauty of Eugene."

Through donations, the Beacon Run raised $500, enough to send a student to a Spring Break mission trip this coming March. McCormick added "I am so thrilled with the response we had at the Beacon Run. I hope we can do this every year, continuing to raise more money and help send students across the world to serve others and glorify Christ."

If you are interested in hearing more about our mission teams and/or would like to learn how to donate to the NCU mission teams, feel free to email Director of Student Programs Kirsten McCormick at kmadsen@nwcu.edu.