More than 200 people and businesses participated in our 1st Annual International Race for Research, raising $5,000 - What a successful FUNdraiser!
Children were treated to seeing their favorite costumed characters, including Scooby Doo, Bob the Builder, Mickey Mouse, Clifford and McGruff the Crime Dog! All participants received a custom t-shirt and lots of goodies and drinks at the post-race party. Dozens of raffle items were given away, and the winners in 8 age categories were awarded trophies.
A special thanks goes out to Peabody Mayor Michael Bonfanti, Mary Bellavance, Judy Selesnick, Harvey Freeman, Margaret Mitchell, Burt & Barbara Gordon, Kayla Sweet, Jim Padian, Rich Reed, Tracey Wilson, the City of Peabody Police Department, and all the corporate sponsors: WarrenBank, Saucony, Peter R. Albert, Ankeles, Harmon, Bonfanti, Durkin, Vontzalides & Ambeliotis, B&B Gordon Associates, Costco, Danubio Chiropractic Offices, Eastern Land Survey Associates, Foto Werks, Gerald T. McCarthy Insurance Agency, Gordon Realty, GraVoc Associates, The Law Offices of Barry Feinstein & Affiliates, Hannaford, Law Office of John R. Keilty, Mastrangelo’s Carpet Craft, McLaughlin Construction Co., North Shore Tile & Marble, Santoro’s of Peabody, Senator Fred Berry, Shaw’s, Stop ‘n Shop, Sunburst Fruit Juices, Total Entertainment, Unlimited Auto & Truck Repair, and ZONE PERFECT Nutrition Company.
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 The winners gathered for a group photo on the stairs of Peabody City Hall. |
