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| Corey
Mitchell; overall winner of Allegany Arc’s 5k Raffle Run/Walk |
“We changed things up a bit this year,” said Heather
Perkins, event chairperson. “We added a raffle/prize element to the race.
Prizes were randomly attached to finish line crosses. If you finished in a
designated prize slot, you won.”
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| Susan Hill; 2nd place finisher |
The 5k participants who took home a raffle prize were Sheila
Sorenson, Jim Howe, Corinna McKnight, Eric Burton, Kendra Lanphier, Jessica
Woodworth, Kelly Cumpston, Courtney Cole, Richard Warner, Jamie Forness,
Sierrah Ruhl, Rhonda Golish, Jennifer Schultze, Debra Salmonson and Sharon
Haney.
All 5k participants were entered into a drawing for $100
after the race; Barbara Skinner was selected as the Grand Prize winner.
Sponsors for this year’s event include: Alfred Pharmacy,
Alco Federal Credit Union, Relph Benefit Advisors, Upstate Pharmacy, Otis
Eastern, Univera, Valic, PM Research, First Citizens Community Bank, Spinelli’s
Taxidermy, NY Land/Home Quest - Licensed Relator Girard Kelly (585-466-3446
Angelica, NY), Tops Friendly Markets and Save-A-Lot.
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| Gavan Shutt; 3rd place finisher |
Perkins added, “We are so thankful for the amazing amount of
support we have received from not only sponsors for the event but also people
who participated and volunteered to make the event a success.”
Proceeds from the Community 5K Run/Walk benefit Allegany
Arc’s Witkowski Development Project. The Witkowski Development Project located
at 2718 Andover Road in Wellsville will be an inclusive outdoor recreation
center for individuals served by Allegany Arc and the greater Wellsville
community. Visit www.facebook.com/AlleganyArc for pictures from the day’s
events.
