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OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
PurpleStride Event Surpasses Fundraising Goal
From left, front: Corey Gros, Paula Radmard and Rachel Baker. Back: Frank Flow, Cheri Flow, Stacey Balaam, Nicky Preuitt, Camila DeVeau-Biter, Julie Gurak, Susan Schuessler, Candice Flow, Jill Burt and Audra Strickland.
Record Turnout in Homewood
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Feb. 23 event in Homewood to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research attracted a record number of participants and surpassed organizers’ fundraising goals. MISS ALABAMA More than 900 walkers and runners ANNA LAURA participated in the Pancreatic Cancer Action BRYAN Network’s 5K and walk at Homewood Central Park. 822.1902 So far, the event has raised $94,000, 2880 OLD ROCKY RIDGE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243 said Lou Ellen Williams, PanCAN’s www.theclothestreebydeborah.com media representative. The goal was to raise $70,000. “There are two more months left to donate. We might make it to $100,000. This is unbelievably huge for us, and we couldn’t be happier,” Williams said. To: Deborah ESTAVIA S Ronda Robinson of Fox 6 was the From: Over The Mountain Journal, phone 205-823-9646, fax 205-824-1246event’s emcee. Friends and family gathered at the park Date: March. EWEST were entertained This is your AD PROOF from the OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL for the by music, had their pictures taken in a photo booth, had their faces March 7, 2013 issue. Please fax approval or changes to 824-1246. LOTHING painted, shot hoops at a giant inflatable basketball goal and enjoyed food and felPlease make sure all information is correct, lowship. ESTINATION Including address and phone number!A Zumba warm-up before the 5K and walk was led by 77-year-old Zumba Please initial and fax back within 24 hours. instructor Suanne Ferguson. For information on future PurpleStride If we have not heard from you by 5 pm of the Friday before the press date, events, visit www.purplestride.org/birmingyour ad will run as is. We print the paper Monday. Thank you for your prompt attention. ham. ❖
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Supporters joining the fight against pancreatic cancer came in all shapes and sizes.
Chris Ickes was the first place finisher in the 5K run.
Christina Jagielski, left, congratulates Sue Clements on being one of the eventʼs top fundraisers. Photo special to The Journal