FOOTPRINT Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
June 2007
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And the Winners Are…The Dogs! By Chris Reyher
O
n Saturday morning, April 28, 2007, over 700 participants of the two-legged variety, descended on Oak Grove Park for the PetLove 8th Annual Hound Dog Hustle. This included the Man’s Best Friend 5K Race and the PetsMart One-Mile Fun Run Matt Sanford with a new friend. and Walk.
description performance of our of what the volunteers and crew weatherman chiefs. Noreen Henry who served up for us. processed our results, In attendance John Bush, our Finish were 16 rescue Line Chief, and Eileen groups along with Fontaine, who spent some really great untold hours managing canine adoptees the registration process, demonstrating were our superstars. A Dressed for success with Hound Dog Hustle their most special “Thank you” goes bandanas and finishers’ medals. adorable behavior. out to David Ball who Proceeds from the races are donated to assisted us with his artistic talent. rescue groups to help defray the cost Congratulations to all of our running of finding loving homes for lost and superstars who, without their abandoned dogs of all varieties. enthusiasm, registration fees and
The rescue groups, which The 5K does not include dogs, but they are privately funded, provide eagerly participated food, shelter, in the one-mile fun neutering and run. All were looking overall health forward to being care. This is awarded their very own accomplished by spiffy finisher’s medals modest profits from to compliment those the adoption fees, awarded to their twodonations and the legged running partner, love and care of This year, the weather foster owners until could not have been permanent homes better. Clear, dry and can be found. Even the back of the pack cool is a most accurate runners received medals. At this writing, all
donations, there would be no Hound Dog Hustle.
Ken Hall wins the 5K.
the numbers are not in, but this race will be our largest, most profitable race in RAW’s ten year history. Thousands of dollars will again be divided among the rescue groups. A highlight of the one-mile run was the final mile of about 200 O.C. Taylor student’s marathon event. For several weeks, these students have been logging their miles leading up to a total of 26.2 miles. Each of them was recognized for their accomplishment.
Diana Kirkwood with her two dogs.
Responsible for the success of this year’s HDH was the incredible
Last, but not least, thanks to my Race Director Partner, Susan Barnett and our “Crack Marketing Team”, Cathy McCauley and Tanya Bubash, who really know how to get only the most prestigious and generous sponsors!
Results Highlights Five-Kilometer Run Overall Female – Molly Tucker 18:05 Masters Female – Leana Sloan 20:29 Overall Male – Ken Hall 16:14 Masters Male – Jeff Garber 17:14 One-Mile Fun Run/Walk Top Male – Anthony Jordan Top Female – Carissa Dias Complete results may be found at www.runnersandwalkers.com.
Thank you to all our Sponsors and Volunteers!