More than 50 participate in United Way 5k
Published 10:15 am Friday, October 4, 2013
The United Way 5k saw more than 50 participants.
FRANKLIN—The Live United first 5K Race for Franklin-Southampton Area United Way was a fun day for the 65 participants.
“Congratulations to all the winners,” said director Anne Bryant. “It was an awesome job by everyone. Many thanks to our Premier sponsor Bronco Federal Credit Union, Gold Sponsor Infrastructure Corporation of America and Silver Sponsor Second Chances Youth Services.”
The United Way had many volunteers help put the event on, including the Franklin-Southampton Area United Way board members, YMCA Young Leaders Club and Franklin High School SGA. Spivey Rentals supplied race course drawings and support. Tonya Skinner provided pre-race Zumba to the music of DJ Wayne Cook. Belk, Hibbetts, Applebees and Food Lion donated supplies and give-aways.
Bryant said she was grateful to the Franklin Police Department for race day safety and Running Kids for race timing and medals.
All proceeds will go to support local United Way agencies.
For more information, visit the website at www.franklinunitedway.org.
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- Top female winners for each age group, from left: Alexa Fenters, Ania Przygocki, Kathy Roberts. Not pictured: Sara Finney, Donna Outlant, Glenda Jervey.
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- SUBMITTED | ANNE BRYANT Top male winners for each age group, from left: Ted Fries, Brent Kimlick, Bryan Fenters, Brandon Fenters. Not pictured: Nickelous Burgess, Jim Jervey.
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- SUBMITTED | ANNE BRYANT From left: Women: Carol Wright (1st), Tiffany Hove (2nd – not pictured), Summer Winston (3rd), Men: Jack Wright (3rd), Richard Brinker (2nd), Jim Thornton (1st).
