We recently hosted our 3rd Annual 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run on April 29, 2023, at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall, TX. Our #RaceToEmpower event not only brings together families and community members to compete, but to also learn about the Empower 7 mission to help at-risk teens in North Texas.

This year, participants were able to support the Empower 7 Ranch Building Campaign in a greater capacity than ever before through peer-to-peer fundraising. By creating their unique peer-to-peer fundraising page, participants were able to share their campaign link to receive additional donations and support from friends and family.

The 3rd Annual 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run was a success thanks to all of the Empower 7 volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and community members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth. If you missed the event, there’s still plenty of ways to get involved with what we’re doing! https://empower7.org/get-involved/

All participants that completed the 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run, or Virtual Race received an event t-shirt, swag bag, and finisher medal. We distributed trophies to the winners of the 5k for overall male/female, masters male/female, and male/female for 1st/2nd/3rd place for age groups.

5k Winners

  • Evan Martin of Rowlett won Top Male Finisher – Overall
  • Kat Putchinski of Rockwall won Top Female Finisher – Overall
  • Ryan Martin of Rowlett won Top Male Finisher – Masters
  • Jalena Page of Rockwall won Top Female Finisher – Masters

Our Incredible Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

  • Alliance Bank
  • AM Technical Solutions
  • Blackjack Disposal
  • BB Outdoor Advertising
  • Blue Ribbon News
  • Fine Pearls Media
  • Glasson Legacy Fund
  • Huckabees Coffee
  • StopHate.com
  • The Fite Agency

Bronze Sponsors

  • Peoples Auto
  • Tim Brooks Allstate Insurance

Special thanks to Just Serve, Living Magazine, Rockwall Neighbors Magazine, Whataburger Rockwall, HEB Central Market, Lowes, Dunkin Donuts, Classic Powersports of Rockwall, and Empower 7’s 2022-2023 Teen Advisory Council, 5K Committee, and Board of Directors for their significant contribution to our 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run.

Volunteering With Empower 7

Interested in volunteering with Empower 7? Visit our website to learn more about upcoming opportunities, outreach programs, and more. https://empower7.org/become-a-volunteer/

About Empower 7

Empower 7 is a Christian faith-based organization with a mission to provide strategic life solutions to empower the lives of vulnerable youth, so they will discover purpose and reach their full potential despite any inherent challenges that may influence them otherwise.

Founded in 2018 with a genuine desire and unconditional motivation to make a difference in the personal lives of the vulnerable, our goal is to provide residential, educational, and community-based services at no cost to the youth in our care.

To learn more about Empower 7 or to become a volunteer, donor, sponsor, financial supporter, or prayer warrior, visit our website at www.empower7.org.