Local Half Marathon and 5k Event Donates $20,000 to Local Charities at Annual Banquet

Posted on: November 8, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Knight Public Affairs, LLC.

The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle held their eleventh annual race banquet on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Willow Brook Golf Course. Race sponsors, team leaders, volunteers, and four local charities came together for an evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the 11th Annual DWS race.

During the banquet, the DWS presented $5,000 to each of the four charity partners to total $20,000 distributed. The four charities include: Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), Bethel House, Whitewater LEADS, and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. In addition $260 was donated directly from anonymous individuals to the charities of their choosing on the DWS website. Throughout the past eleven years, the DWS has raised a total of $274,500 for the local charities of Whitewater.

W3: (left to right) Jeff Miller, Crystal Singer, Traci Wilson, Jen Kaina, Taylor Zeinert, Jeff Knight

WWLEADS: (left to right) Jeff Miller, Crystal Singer, Molly Fuller, Larry Kachel, Taylor Zeinert, Jeff Knight

J-Hawk Swimming: (left to right) Jeff Miller, Crystal Singer, Rita Hookstead, Taylor Zeinert, Jeff Knight

Bethel House: (left to right) Jeff Miller, Crystal Singer, Jenna Singer, Taylor Zeinert, Jeff Knight

“DWS’ mission is to make this a community event and give back to organizations that dedicate their time and support others in the city of Whitewater. ”DWS Executive Director Jeffery Knight says, “I’m glad we get to celebrate the hard work of the individuals who put a lot of effort into the race. It was an honor to present these distinguished charities each $5,000 and I look forward to doing it for years to come.”

“This is our eleventh annual banquet and it’s always a wonderful night to get together, to enjoy our friendship and get excited for next year’s race,” said Greater Whitewater Committee Chairman, Crystal Singer.

“It is great to see all of the hard work pay off on race day, from the sponsors, volunteers, and community members. It really makes the DWS a special community event,” said Race Director, Dawson Miller.

The DWS Team would like to thank everyone who came together to make the 11th Annual race a success. The banquet celebrated the hard work and dedication that was put forth by the volunteers, sponsors, charity partners, and team leaders who make the DWS an event to remember year after year.

For further details, please contact Executive Director, Jeffery Knight, at 920.728.0662 or jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com.

About the DWS

The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features, while keeping everyone in the community active. All the proceeds from the race are donated to four local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. The DWS partners with the city, business community, and the university to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit: www.runwhitewater.com.