| Sprint for Spring could have used more spring-like weather, but we had 103 registered participants despite the chilly rain! The Fun Run drew 30 runners and walkers for a 1-mile course on the track. The Chester County Running Store assisted with the timing and results tabulations for the race as well as handled our online registrations. Thanks to ALL our runners! OJR winners included Natalie Smith (HS), Jo-An Rechtin, Debbie Eddinger, Larry Mauger, and Dana Breeden (MS). Feedback was very positive and we are looking at dates for next year.
Platinum Sponsors Bentley, Apex Physical Therapy, Mainline Financial Advisors, Yucha Chiropractic, Student Government, Key Club
Sponsors- Anchor Club, REA, Rascals Fitness, Favinger Contracting, LA Fitness, Monkey Joe's, , The Great Party Store, Arkema, Pottstown YMCA, McCormick Chiropractic, Aquafit Gear, Rhoads Limousine, Arnold's Family Fun Center, Pottstown Chiropractic
Donations - Center City Steaks, Kirk's Lawn Care, Wegman's, Giant Food Store, Produce Junction, Philly Pretzels, Rascals Fitness, Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Arnold's Family Fun Center, Maui Wowi Smoothies, Grand Rental Station
The committee would like to thank the following people and groups who helped to make the event a success.
- Don & The Chester County Running Store for guiding us through our first 5K.
- Larry Mauger and the security team for helping to keep our runners safe.
- Ridge Fire Police for helping direct traffic during the race and Goodwill Ambulance for being on site, just in case.
- Terry Baker & RAA for use of their concession stand.
- Debra Kabrich and Kristina Roberts for coordinating donations and running the concession stand which offered healthy snack options for our participants and their families.
- Cindy Gadzicki for coordinating and running field games for our Wellness Fair.
- Clint Storm for giving us sound for the music and announcements.
- French Creek Girls on the Run, Wildcat Ambassadors, NJROTC, NJHS, and NHS members for volunteering their time during the event, helping with everything from set-up to awards to clean-up.
- Andrew Wright, Barb Rosato, Debra Kabrich and NJROTC for donating their Instant Canopies to help keep our vendors dry.
- Megan Bonner for creating our Running Wildcat logo.
- OJR School Board, Dr. DiBartolomeo, OJR Administration, and HS & MS Administration for supporting this great event that promotes wellness for every person of every ability.
We do have t-shirts for sale ( $5) from our event. We have white shirts in Youth S, M & L and Adult M, L, & XL and red shirts in Adult L & XL. If you would like to purchase one to support Best Buddies, please email Cristin Burke and it will be inter-office mailed to you.
Thank you again to all who helped to make our first 5K such a huge success!
The Committee -
Camille Dean, Jo-An Rechtin, Larry Mauger, Cristin Burke & Melody Nay
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