14th Annual Kipsongo Project 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Please join us for the 14th edition of our annual 5K run/walk to benefit The Kipsongo Project! On Saturday, June 28th, we'll gather at Lapham Peak between 8 and 9am and the race will kick off at 9am.

• Date: June 28, 2025
• Location: Lapham Peak W329 N846 C, County Rd C, Delafield, WI
• Time: Registration from 8-9am: Race starts at 9am
• Link to Register: Register Here

🌍 Supporting the Community

The community in Kipsongo continues to thrive with students in our programs going on to top high schools, nursing schools, colleges, and we even have a student applying to medical school next year. We also continue to offer our nutrition program, health programs, and economic empowerment programs. Funds raised at this year's race will help to sustain these programs.

• Programs Benefited: Nutrition, Health, Economic Empowerment
• Community Success: Students advancing to higher education and careers
• Items for Sale: Jewelry and homeware made by Kipsongo women
• Activities: Auction, face painting, and children's activities

👟 Participation Details

We can't wait to see everyone in person in June! If you can't make it in person but would still like to participate, feel free to register and run/walk from wherever in the world you may be!

📜 About The Kipsongo Project

The Kipsongo Project 5K Run/Walk is an annual event benefiting The Kipsongo Project, a 501 c3 non-profit organization based in Kipsongo Slum in Kenya. The Project aims to improve the lives of those living in Kipsongo Slum by equipping community members with the tools they need to earn an income and contribute positively to society.

• Programs Offered: Nutrition and education, microfinance, health programs, and more
• Founders: Started 14 years ago by Krystina Finn and Lindsey Casagrande
• Legacy: Honors Krystina's memory after her courageous battle with cancer
• Impact: Aims to empower women and children in Kipsongo Slum

💡 Current Initiatives

Funds raised from this event will help fund the Project's current initiatives including:

• Children's Education: Primary, secondary, and college students
• Adults' Education: Computer classes, seamstress classes
• Microfinance: Small business establishment and development
• Solar Power Irrigation: Allows farmers to grow crops during dry seasons
• Dairy Cow and Poultry Projects: Enhancing food security and income
• Children's Nutrition Program: Provides three nutritious meals a day
• Preventive Health: Distribution of water filters, bed nets, and health insurance
• Curative Health: Financing unexpected medical expenses for the community
• Demonstration Garden: Teaching bio-intensive farming techniques