Dell Sanderson and George Bonnema lead a prayer Sunday afternoon as part of a ceremony to kick off the fifth annual Rock County Crop Walk. At right, the walkers head south on Blue Mound Avenue during the event that attracted roughly 170 walkers and raised about $4,000.
The walk ended where it began at the Rock County Highway Department and wrapped up with games and other activities. Participants enjoyed sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid-70s.
The number of walkers and amount of money raised has gradually increased each year since the first event, according to Crop Walk treasurer Rhonda Olson. The funds go to Church World Service to combat world hunger, but 25 percent of the money stays here and goes to the Rock County Emergency FoodDell Sanderson and George Bonnema lead a prayer Sunday afternoon as part of a ceremony to kick off the fifth annual Rock County Crop Walk. At right, the walkers head south on Blue Mound Avenue during the event that attracted roughly 170 walkers and raised about $4,000.
The walk ended where it began at the Rock County Highway Department and wrapped up with games and other activities. Participants enjoyed sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid-70s.
The number of walkers and amount of money raised has gradually increased each year since the first event, according to Crop Walk treasurer Rhonda Olson. The funds go to Church World Service to combat world hunger, but 25 percent of the money stays here and goes to the Rock County Emergency Food Shelf.
Photos by Lori Ehde