Honors/HCSC Service Event: Race to Embrace Race Virtual 5K

Logo for Race to Embrace Race 5K

The Honors College Student Council is proud to partner with the EC Scholars Roundtable for the Fall Day of Service 2020 Event, the Race to Embrace Race Virtual 5K.

What is Books that Embrace Race?

The purpose of this event is to fundraise for the Books that Embrace Race initiative, which aims to raise money to purchase children’s books that feature people of color as the heroes or protagonists. These books will be distributed to multiple Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plains, Little Free Libraries, and the ECU Community School. Children’s books are essential tools in navigating how issues of race impact young children and the development of their identity. It is important that minority children see themselves represented in different roles that defy stereotypes. These books not only initiate critical conversations on race and racism, but many seek to empower our youth to participate in the ongoing movement for racial justice by highlighting resilience and activism in age-appropriate ways. We believe in change for a better and more equitable world for the generations that follow ours. Children’s books are a great start!

This event will also satisfy the expectation for each Honors students to be involved with bettering their community by creating positive change for a positive world.

How do you get involved?

Submit your Google form registration and make a charitable contribution to the Books that Embrace Race initiative before Midnight August 16, 2020. The recommended minimum donation amount is $5 if you have not already donated. Ensure that you use your real name when donating. All proceeds from the event will be used to buy children’s books that embrace race. These books will be distributed to our community partners as listed above.

Books that Embrace Race Fundraiser Link: https://gf.me/u/ycym6u

Registration Form Link: https://bit.ly/ecubterf

How does the event work?

Register for the event and run or walk a 5K (3.11 miles) between Aug 6, 2020 and Aug 16, 2020. The day that participants are encouraged to race is August 7th, in the evening, but you are able to race any time you want within the aforementioned time period. Feel free to race with a few friends, just ensure you follow masking procedures and social distancing guidelines. Suggested routes will be provided via email. You will also receive a commemorative racing bib and a 5K Finisher Certificate via email. This event will also count as an HCSC Ambassador event.

It’s your race! Break it up into multiple distances or run/walk all at one time. You will complete your run or walk with honor and commitment. No proof is required of your run. Please follow our social media links and share your achievement by using #ECURacetoEmbraceRace

If you have any questions about this event, or have already donated and wish to participate, please contact the Honors College Student Council Service Chair, Shea Middleton, at middletons18@students.ecu.edu.