35th John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run Benefits Center for Pursuit
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he 35th HBA John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run, held February 15, raised over $65,000 for The Center for Pursuit. The Center for Pursuit is a nonprofit agency that promotes the pursuit of choice, growth, and personal independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the life of the race, the event has raised over $1,550,000 for The Center for Pursuit. More than 600 walkers and runners participated in the event in downtown’s Sam Houston Park. Named for the HBA president
Runners start the 8K race.
who founded the race in 1985, the John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run is a team effort that requires many months of planning and coordination. Special thanks to race directors Brooksie Bonvillain Boutet of Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP; Steven Howard of Steven C. Howard, PC; and Alex Kamel of Vinson & Elkins LLP. Are you interested in serving on the Fun Run Committee for 2020-2021 and planning next year’s event? Contact Bonnie Simmons at bonnies@hba.org. Photos by Anthony Rathbun Photography
HBA President Benny Agosto, Jr. and Constable Alan Rosen celebrate wins with the Eikenburg family and friends.
HBA Fun Run Committee Co-Chairs/ A lucky winner of one of the great Race Directors Steven Howard, door prizes provided by local Attorneys from Taylor Book Allen & Morris, L.L.P. get ready to run. Brooksie Boutet, and Alex Kamel. businesses.
The team of John Spiller, Catherine Kruppa and Mark Speets of Clark Hill earned the President’s Trophy as President Agosto celebrates at the finish HARRA runners place 1st-5th in the 8K, with elite the fastest law firm team. line with participants in the 1K Kids Run. runner Calum Neff taking 1st place. 34
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