5K held in honor of KA member's father

Kappa Alpha Fraternity is sponsoring a cancer run/walk that will hit a little closer to home than usual.

The run/walk on Sunday is in honor of the father of senior Tyler Gray, president of the fraternity, who passed away less than a year ago from cancer.

All of the proceeds from the race will go to the American Cancer Society in one check that Tyler Gray himself will present after the race. Gray knows that his dad, Rev. J. Patrick Gray, would appreciate all of the support he has been receiving. "My dad used to always run races … he loved this stuff," Gray said.

"This means so much to me and it’s hard to be so close to the cause, but it’s such a wonderful [thing]."

Junior JP Smyth, a KA member, said, "Now, our philanthropy is something we really care for personally. We want to show respect for Tyler and his father and get everyone involved and aware of the cause."

Junior Michael Steuer, the race coordinator, said, "It’s amazing how many people are touched by this. It is really bringing people together."

The Rev. J. Patrick Gray 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting and finishing behind the College Center. The cost is $10 before the race and $15 the day of.Cat