FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Elgin, IL) – July 2, 2025
Judson University is proud to once again partner with the My Best Friends Foundation (MyBFF) to host the 6th Annual MyBFF 5K/8.13K Walk & Run on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Judson University campus in Elgin (1151 N. State Street).
This marks the second year Judson has hosted the event and continues to be a meaningful way to stand alongside individuals and families impacted by cancer. Participants will walk or run in honor of friends fighting cancer and in memory of those who have lost their battle with the disease. The walk is in honor of Rod Wittig and Sharon Berryhill. These are two very loved individuals whose lives continue to inspire many. The unique 8.13K distance, equivalent to five miles, holds special significance Rod Wittig would have turned 50 on August 13, 2020, and this distance serves as a powerful tribute to his legacy.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM start (arrive by 9:00 AM)
Location: Judson University, 1151 N. State Street, Elgin, IL
Format: Walk or run in person, or participate virtually
This family-friendly event will also feature a Kid Zone, live DJ, raffles, ice cream, and a 50/50 drawing, making it an inspiring and fun-filled day for all ages. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit MyBFF’s outreach to local families dealing with cancer, offering tangible support in times of need. Participants can register online at: https://bit.ly/MyBFF5k2025.
About MyBFF Foundation: The MyBFF Foundation was created in honor of two beloved lives lost to cancer, Sharon and Rod. The foundation has a mission to turn grief into action by offering friendship and support to those facing a cancer journey. Rather than focusing on a cure, MyBFF provides personal, emotional, and financial assistance to individuals and families through gift cards, care packages, local partnerships, and heartfelt gestures. With a vision of making each day count through acts of kindness, the foundation has supported over 55 families and continues to grow through community involvement and connection. Learn more or refer someone in need at https://mybestfriends.foundation.
About Judson University: Judson University is a fully accredited, private Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Located along the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois—just 36 miles northwest of Chicago—Judson serves over 1,100 students annually from 41 states and 47 countries. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate and adult degree programs, and an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Judson offers an academically challenging environment rooted in a supportive, faith-based community. Over 70% of students participate in athletics, more than 35% are first-generation college students, and 99% receive financial aid. Tuition and fees are 17% lower than peer private colleges in the Great Lakes region. Committed to global outreach, Judson students have served across four continents, six countries, and multiple U.S. territories. Through a blend of academic excellence, Christian values, and service-minded learning, Judson prepares students to become leaders who make a lasting difference in their communities and around the world.
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Cassidy Loeppky | Director of Communications and Marketing
Judson University | [email protected]