Central College will expand its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge into the 1853 Challenge. The revamped initiative, formerly called the 53-Mile Challenge, adds volunteerism as a component.
The 1853 Challenge encourages the Central community to practice service to others and/or a healthy lifestyle from Sunday, Feb. 16, until Hoo-Rah Day on Wednesday, April 9.
“Doing a world of good has always mattered to the Central family,” says Mary Benedict, director of engagement. “We’ve added an option to complete 18 hours of service as part of the challenge leading up to Hoo-Rah Day, our annual day of supporting Central and celebrating our Central spirit.”
Central students, employees, alumni, family and friends can join the challenge by completing 18 hours of service and/or covering 53 miles by walking, running, biking or swimming. Participants can register at central.edu/alumni/challenge and print out a log sheet. Enter your dates of service and movement. Participants can show their Central spirit during the challenge by tagging Central in social media posts with #1853CentralChallenge.
Submit a completed challenge sheet to the Central Advancement Office by Thursday, April 10, to enter a prize drawing from the Spirit Shoppe. Individuals who complete both service and wellness challenges will be entered for a larger prize!
Completed challenge sheets may be emailed to Mary Benedict, director of engagement, at benedictm@central.edu. Challenge sheets may also be mailed to or dropped off at the Central Advancement Office in Central Hall, located at 812 University St., Campus Box 5200, Pella, Iowa, 50219.
