Spokenya

Funding clean water projects in Kenya since 2010, Life Center is hosting its annual 7k race, Spokenya. Every dollar made from entry fees benefits clean water projects in Kenya. This year, each entry provides a biosand water filter for a household in Adiedo village. Participants don’t have to feel pressured to run — walking is encouraged, and the race start is open for 10 minutes to ensure everyone can participate. The last 100 meters presents participants with a choice: “Put yourself in her shoes” is written across buckets of water, giving participants the option to carry water above their heads across the finish line, the same way women and girls in Kenya carry their household’s water.

Spokenya • Sat, July 20 from 7-10:30 am • $35 • Life Center Spokane • 1202 N. Government Way • spokenyarun.org