Friends and family rally around Russ Neufeld

On Saturday Oct. 31, family and friends of Russ Neufeld joined together to support his family with a running event to raise funds for medical expenses. Neufeld, Information Technology Director at Hesston College, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in July and is currently undergoing treatment. A total of 130 people participated in the runs in Newton and Hesston. Russ and his family walked the 2.2 mile loop in Newton. Around 200 shirts have been sold and over $5000 has been raised. – by Emily Kauffman, Horizon Features Editor