This year was the 17th year of Hoosiers Outrun Cancer. There were many reasons people ran whether it was to support someone they knew who has had cancer or to support the cause. This year $250,155 was raised of this, Team South raised $1,525 and had 51 members. They placed 9th overall in the team rankings.

German and Biology teacher Vera Frye walked the mile in Hoosiers Outrun Cancer for her 10th time after starting in 2007. “It was the 10th anniversary of my mom’s death.” Frye said. Her mother died of cancer and Frye walked in honor of her. “I struggled,” Frye said “and it just helped me.” Last year Frye was diagnosed with BRCA1 which is a genetic mutation on the 17th chromosome. Frye loves to participate in Hoosiers Outrun Cancer because it is a “celebration of life,” she said “but it makes me sad there are so many people who have died.” This year she was excited to wear a survival shirt and meet her cancer survival friends.

Freshman Olivia Blackketter ran in the 5k with her volleyball team. Blackketter was excited to run with her friends. “I love seeing everyone that comes and participates and the feeling of accomplishment when you get after the race” Blackketter said. Blackketter placed 10th in her age group and finished with a time of 27:09. 

The fastest boy from South was Jake Bettencourt with a time of 19:08 and the fastest girl from South was Taylor Gwin with a time of 20:13. All the money supported the Olcott Center for cancer. “I am one of the patients there and it is nice I can give something back while still receiving the benefits” Frye said.