Hundreds run for life, join cancer fight

By Ignacio (Iggy) Rubalcava (USAG Baumholder)October 26, 2009

Hundreds run for life, join cancer fight
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BAUMHOLDER, Germany - A record number of runners, walkers, strollers and spectators turned out for this year's Walk/Run for Life for Breast Cancer Awareness. More than 600 participants arrived early at the Hall of Champions, demonstrating support for the cause.

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Runners were motivated to achieve individual goals while displaying maximum drive to conquer the course.

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"Baumholder is pleased to donate $2,500 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure through the Combined Federal Campaign," said Capt. Charlene Robinson, one of the event's coordinators. Susan G. Komen for the Cure strives to raise funds and educate people in the battle against breast cancer through global events and legislation each year. Susan G. Komen for the Cure contributes each year to research in hopes of finding a cure.

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Together with Shana Langdon, health and fitness coordinator, Robinson presented a symbolic check for $2,500 to Staff Sgt. Enrique Rios and Sgt. 1st Class William Mace, project officers for the CFC. Robinson later completed the pledge forms, designating $2,500 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.

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"It was a wonderful feeling to see the Baumholder community come together for a great cause that affects many women each year. The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder has made a positive impact in someone's life by joining in the fight against breast cancer," said Robinson.

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Sgt. Denice Richardson, another of the event's coordinators added, "It was an outstanding event with maximum participation."

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The following were the winners in their respective categories:

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Children's One Kilometer

Ages 3-6

First place, Carmen Jones; Second place, Russel Deacon; Third place, Samuel Jones.

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Ages 7-10

First place, Holden Geife; Second place, Dante Wilson; Third place, Devon Ingram.

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Walkers

First place, Ashley Brown; Second place, Fiona Gladney; Third place, Margaret Tuck.

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Women runners

Ages 11-13

First place, Meagan LaValley; Second place, Sarah LaValley.

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Ages 14-17

First place, Haley Lavalley.

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Ages 18-28

First place, Hayat Saenz; Second place, Jodie Friedmen; Third place, Christina Fanitzi.

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Ages 29-38

First place, Jacqy Matlock Second place, Leigh Anne Newcomer; Third place, Kris Mix.

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Ages 39-48

First place, Angela Pate; Second place, Azra Suhri; Third place, Kathleen Williams.

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Ages 48-plus

First place, Victoria Ota.

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Men runners

Ages 11-13

First place, Isaak Geifer; Second place, William Jones.

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Ages 14-17

First place, Ryan Whitcomb; Second place, Julian Thomas.

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Ages 18-28

First place, Ilya Ivanov; Second place, Jose Ballesteros; Third place, Matthew Wootaker.

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Ages 29-38

First place- John Hart; Second place- Kenneth Langdon; Third place- Douglas Shoup.

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Ages 29-48

First place, Michael Grinston; Second place, Benito Oseguera; Third place, Christopher Carroll.

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