Coach Hep Challenge

[tdromba]

Hey, did anyone run or ride in the Coach Hep challenge yesterday? I was curious how many people turned out for it.

[Doug Wilson]

I didn't run or ride, but I did participate in the 2K Family Walk. It started in Armstrong Stadium and included a loop on the field in Memorial Stadium, where a lot of people touched The Rock to honor Terry Hoeppner's memory.

Bill Lynch and most of his assistant coaches participated in this new walk to the rock. As we walked past the construction in the North End Zone, Lynch talked about how much louder it's going to be in Memorial Stadium because of the enclosure. He said you could already notice in spring practice that noise would bounce off the building under construction.

I talked afterward with Rick Schilling, the Bloomington physician who originally approached Jane Hoeppner with the idea for the walk. He seemed thrilled with how the day turned out - with great weather and a strong turnout. He said they got 709 runners, riders and walkers.

"A couple of months ago, I didn't know if we'd get anybody," Schilling said.

I thought the Coach Hep Cancer Challenge was a great event. I enjoyed listening to Tom Crean, Lynch, Jane Hoeppner and Sylvia McNair before the event, as well as to the band that was playing afterward as we ate hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and Bar-B-BQ.

[Ian]

I wasn't able to because I was in Indy. But judging from some pictures it looked like a good amount of people showed up.

[Hoosier Reader]

I wasn't able to make it this year, but I think it's a wonderful cause!! I plan to be there next year.

I spent my Saturday with my mother, fighting our own battle with "Cancer". She was diagnosed last August and her final days are approaching fast.

God bless the coordinators of this event and Jane for supporting this so whole heartedly.

[Lori Lane]

I participated in the 2k Family walk. What a great experience in honor of the memory of Coach Hep!

Here are some photos that I took at the event. Link :::: photos here

Looking forward to next year! :)

[HT Digital Media]

Nice pics, Lori. Thanks.

td

[Doug Wilson]

Great pictures, Lori. It really was a memorable event.

[Doug Wilson]

Sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my mom to cancer years ago. Best wishes to all of your family.

[Faith Campbell]

I voluntereed it was a great day. I was overwelmed with how many people showed up. Is was great. As soon as I heard about the walk I had to call and find out how I could become a volunteer. Coach Hep was a great guy. I look forward to next year and years that follow.

[Faith Campbell]

They were great pictures. Thank you