NY Delta 5K Run a Success

The New York Delta Chapter has deemed its first 5K Run for the Jerry Luker Fund a success.

Raising over $1,000, the 5K Run included both runners from and outside of the Rensselaer community. Prize money was awarded to the first three runners with the shortest time. First place winner Kenneth Plowman, finishing in 16 minutes, 1 second, donated half of his prize money to the Jerry Luker Fund, a non-profit fund whose monies are awarded annually by the New York Delta Chapter to cancer research organizations. The fund is named after Jerry Luker '95, who fell victim to cancer in 1996.

"To host such an event shows the best side of Sigma Phi Epsilon, a public minded fraternity that takes the time to recognize the importance of finding a cure for this dreaded illness which takes the lives of so many young people," stated Mr. Walter Class, Jerry Luker's father, in a letter.

"I am very impressed with the men's efforts...This has incredible potential," commented Norris Pearson, Rensselaer Dean of Students.

Donations for the charity run are still coming in. The beneficiaries of the charity run will be determined later after a the total amount raised has been determined.