2012 Event Program
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Annual Report
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Sean's Run 2012 Highlights – April 28 & 29 Sean's Run 2012 was a weekend of activities that kicked off with an all new Zumbathon® produced on Saturday morning followed by Sea Jem's Super Saturday Run for Special Needs Kids that afternoon. On Sunday, with sunny skies, 53 degrees and a steady northern wind, Chuck Terry, 29, of Albany three-peated as 5K Champion (16:08), becoming the first runner to win the event three times. Brina Seguine, 22, of Rensselaer won the women's 5K division (19:11). The one mile youth race, Meghan's Mile, saw Samantha Taylor, 12, of Philmont win the girls race (6:41) and Noah Summers, 12, of Chatham win overall with a time of 6:39. Total registrations were 1,375. In the 5k a new 13-15 female age group record was set by Erin Clark, 13, of Old Chatham. Another female age group record, for the 50-59 group, was set by Linnea Van Tassle, 51, of Ghent. First Niagara Bank, our Presenting Sponsor, added 25 to our pool of 75 volunteers. Fonda-Fultonville High School SADD won the title of World Champions in the Battle of the Belts that saw 12 high school teams and 7 middle school groups compete for bragging rights in the seatbelt buckling contest. Our Prevention Education was visited by many participants. 15 grants were awarded to schools and youth groups to implement programs that combat underage drinking and teens' lax use of seatbelts. We also awarded 6 scholarships to outstanding college-bound seniors. To-date we gave given away $160,950 as scholarships to graduating seniors and as grants to schools and youth groups.
Carmen B - This Event was completely Wonderful (: Tom W - Another wonderful Sean's Run with a great turn out! Sean T - Sean's Run is easily one of the best 5K races in the greater Capital Region. And let's hear it for the Chobani yogurt at the finish! Best refreshments of any local running event! Heather C - That was the most fun I've had at a race so far. So glad I was able to get there to be amongst this celebration. Thank you so much! :) Sandy K - My whole family did Sean's Run this year! The three youngest did the Meghan's Mile, they were very excited! Can't wait until next years! Ralph S -To all involved with Sean's Run - thank you for recognizing our son Robert, a person with special needs, at the awards ceremony for his achievement in the 5K. When we got back in the car, he was thrilled with joy! Linnea V - Sean's Run is a party with a heart. Hats off to the organizers and all the volunteers. |
Contributions that were added to entry fees by participants and donations from others were used to support our grants totaling $8,500 to youth groups & schools to combat underage drinking, impaired driving and teens’ lax use of seat belts. Plus this year we awarded scholarships totaling $4,000 to 6 deserving seniors from the region. That’s $12,500 given away in 2012 thanks to the generosity of many.
2012 Event T-Shirt
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