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Stuff the Bus Run and Walk marks 10th year, drawing nearly 200 participants to stock school supply closets in south central Kentucky
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Jun 22, 8:10 AM EDT

Stuff the Bus Run and Walk marks 10th year, drawing nearly 200 participants to stock school supply closets in south central Kentucky

The 10th annual Stuff the Bus 5K Run and Walk on Saturday brought together close to 200 runners and walkers to raise money for school supplies for students across south central Kentucky.

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Nearly 200 runners and walkers took part in the 10th annual Stuff the Bus 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, an event organized to raise funds for students in south central Kentucky to help them afford school supplies, according to WKYT.

The event, held as both a 5K run and a walk, is part of the program’s recurring effort to support classroom needs in the region, and WKYT reported it has now reached its 10th year.

WKYT said the funds raised through the weekend activity are intended to help students across south central Kentucky obtain school supplies for the upcoming school year, addressing a household cost that can be difficult for families during the back-to-school period.

Alongside the participation figures, WKYT reported that the event included recognition for runners, noting “Stuff the Bus” medals tied to the activities on Saturday.

The nearly 200-person turnout reflects a continuing community effort to bring residents together for a structured, measurable fundraiser rather than a general awareness campaign, with participants completing the 5K course as part of the goal to increase the program’s purchasing power.

As with many local fundraising events, the practical impact depends on how proceeds are distributed and what specific supply categories are supported by the organizers after the event, WKYT’s report framing the purpose as helping students secure school supplies across the south central Kentucky area.

Organizers and partners typically use these events as a delivery mechanism to translate community participation into school-related support, and residents can expect follow-on updates after the weekend on how funds are allocated for school supplies in the region, WKYT reported.

Why It Matters

  • The event took place during the lead-up to the school year, targeting a time when families often face increased back-to-school costs.
  • School supply support can reduce the financial burden on households and improve students’ ability to start the year prepared.
  • A 10th annual event indicates sustained local involvement and an established community mechanism for channeling donations into school needs.
  • With nearly 200 participants, the fundraiser likely generated a meaningful pool of proceeds for supply purchasing for students in the region.
  • Medals and structured participation can increase turnout and accountability for a community-based fundraising effort.

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Key Facts

  • WKYT reported the 10th annual Stuff the Bus 5K Run and Walk took place on Saturday.
  • Nearly 200 runners and walkers participated, according to WKYT.
  • The fundraiser is designed to help students across south central Kentucky afford school supplies.
  • WKYT described the event as including a 5K run and walk.
  • The event included “Stuff the Bus” medals, WKYT reported.