Even snow couldn't stop runners and lions at the Lunar New Year 5k fundraiser
Running to the finish line! Photo credit: John Pai.
Returning to Shoreline after two years of going virtual, the International Community Health Services (ICHS) Lunar New Year 5k fundraiser was back in-person last Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
Christine Consolacion, Interim ICHS Foundation Executive DirectorAfter two virtual years, our advocates and community members really showed up alongside us at the Lunar New Year 5k. Not only did we fundraise for patient health services, it was also an occasion for us to celebrate being back together. As a community health center, our roots started with community and will continue to grow stronger within community.
Not even snow could keep attendees apart from the beloved local 5k run along the Interurban trail.
Warm-ups were led by Jackie Soo, certified personal trainer, running coach, and longtime ICHS supporter. Photo credit: John Pai.
Over 300 walkers and runners of all ages joined in the event to raise charity funds to provide free and low-cost health services for uninsured ICHS patients. Highlights included group warmups from local personal trainer and running coach Jackie Soo and a lion dance bringing attendees to the starting line before the race began.
This was the fifth in-person Lunar New Year 5k held by ICHS, and the fourth one held at the Shoreline Interurban Trail in partnership with the City of Shoreline and local business Aurora Rents. Right as the runners were on their final stretch to the finish line, the sun broke through the clouds for a sunny, fortuitous lunar new year celebration.
Shout outs to the International Lion Dance Team for the great kickoff, leading participants to the starting line. Photo credit: John Pai.