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LU students and faculty raised a total of $519,888.66 through the Liberty Walk-A-Thon on Dec. 11, the Rev. Jerry Falwell announced in chapel on Jan 22. The total surpassed Falwell's goal of $500,000 after 10,371 sponsors replied to the more than 70,000 letters mailed by studentsand faculty members.

"IthanktheLordfor thededi- cationand commitment ofthe studentsand facultywho went beyond the call of duty,"Falwellsaid

The LU chancellor recognized during chapel the more than 25 students who earned $1,000 ormore insponsorships.

Jonathan Falwell raised the highest amount, $49,580. He was supported by 65 sponsors from across the country

"Ibelieve inthis school, and see how hard my father works to raise money for the schoo and ministry. Itwas a good opportunity to help him insome way and tohelptakethepressure offhim," Jonathansaid,

The chancellor led anestimated crowd of 5,000ontN 11.6-mile trek around the 4,700-acrecampus.Wearingc gray jogging suit and tenni; half million shoes, he finished the walk in four hours and 30 minutes

Falwell intends to make the walk an annual event. The money willbe used to further construction on campus and strengthen the university's endownment fund

Len Moisan, vice president for development and marketing, said, "The Walk-A-Thon was a huge success Not only was money raisedbutcamaraderieand spirit were perceived here on our beautiful Liberty Mountain campus."

The event brought highvisibility to the campus, and a good foundation was laid for thefutureby havingtheLiberty Trust Fund establishedthis year, Moisan said, Sherry Coberly