Hundreds of Zombies raise thousands of dollars

Submitted photo More than 400 people turned out for the Zombie Chase on Sept. 13 to raise money for the United Way. The event generated more than $12,000, which will go back to community organizations.

The Zombie Chase on Sept. 13 sponsored by the United Way of Bourbon County raised more than $12,000 for its partner agencies.

The night event at Gunn Park drew 411 participants from 35 different communities and had 50 volunteers, according to an event organizer, Jared Leek. Because of the success of this event, the $100,000 goal was reached for the 2012-2013 United Way Campaign.

Members of the fundraising committee were Jared Leek, Tom Gorman, Kathi Plain, Jodi Johnson, Melissa Wise and Gina Findley.

Submitted photo More than 400 people turned out for the Zombie Chase on Sept. 13 to raise money for the United Way. The event generated more than $12,000, which will go back to community organizations.

Sponsors of the Zombie Chase were Lowell Milken Center, Fort Scott Rotary Club, Mercy Hospital, Front Door Real Estate, Inc., Diehl Banwart Bolton, Wise Tax and Accounting, Firstsouce Solutions, Mid Continental Restoration, City of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College, Larkin-Witt Financial Group, Country Cupboard, UMB Bank, Walmart and Designs for Sports.