The first-ever Race for the Ribbon took place Saturday, May 3, at Cape State Park with 153 runners and walkers turning out for the event to benefit such a worthwhile cause.
“The race was a benefit in the name of my mom, Nancy Hendershot, who passed away from breast cancer in February of this year and we wanted to do something in her name to promote breast cancer awareness,” said Stephanie Shuttleworth, organizer of the event.
More than 40 prizes were given out at the post-race awards ceremony donated by local businesses, ranging from pink ribbon sugar cookies to personal training sessions to popular items like gas grills from Lowe’s.
Lewes resident Dean Belt also handcrafted wood ribbons that were presented to the top three finishers in each age group.
“I was amazed at the gererosity of our community, friends and family which helped make this day such a success,” added Shuttleworth. “We surpassed our goal and raised just over $8,000 for the American Cancer Society (ACS).”
Special thanks go out to participants, volunteers and the following sponsors of the event:
Megee Motors, RE/MAX of Lake Walllenpaupack, Russ Kline, Russ Palmer Builders, Patrick and Diane Johnson, Thrasher’s French Fries, Premier Residential Mortgage, Harbeson Deli, Shields, Welde, Easton, Vockie, Pate, Bernard, Goffredi, Monroney, RC, Rehoboth Car Wash, Stevenson Brothers Hardwood Floors, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Reynold’s Transfer, Shady Oak Farm, the Due family, the Shuttleworth family, Dairy Queen of Millsboro, Milton Lions Club, McDonald’s of Rehoboth Beach, Candy Kitchen, Carl A. Spangler, Rehoboth Beach Running Company, the Elder family, Classic Auto Repair, Sposato Landscape, T-Shirt World, Pepsi, David and Sharon Shuttleworth, Sysco, Wawa, Beach Babies, Rehoboth Kite Shop, Dolle’s, Philly Soft Pretzel Factory, Wal-Mart, Michele’s Delicious Creations, Louie’s Pizza, Bob and Jill Knight, Kohr Brothers, Eric and Abby Karasek, F.J.T. Inc., Ann Lucier, the MacElrevey family, Mabel Hoagland and Friends, John Mace, Plainfield Elementary School, Floyd and Pearl Painz, Marie Kilpatrick, HOB Elementary staff, Eloise Mengel, The Minnie Famiy, Lowe’s, Ibach’s, Judy Bubeck, Joan Williamson, the Klabe family, Ann and Tim Pilcher, Rose and Joe Seay, Anna Beene, Janelle Boyer, the Mocci family, the Hochrein family, the Rambo family, Federal Street Gallery and Espresso Bar.
Race Results
Overall champions: Male - Ben Price, 1, 18:38; Female - Deja Richardson, 9, 21:13
Master champions: Male - Christopher Due, 2, 19:27; Female - Meryl Ludwig, 17, 22:54
9 and under: 1. Ben Bamforth, 10, 21:23; 2. Logan Kline, 72, 38:08
1. Logan Shuttleworth, 21, 23:31; 2. Riley Shields, 22, 23:43; 3. Katie Klabe, 41, 25:58
10-13: 1. Jake Bamforth, 12, 21:44; 2. John Merz, 24, 23:56; 3. Jack Norwood, 38, 25:50
1. Alyssa Mocci, 31, 24:37; 2. Jessica Stevenson, 45, 27:23; 3. Nicole Ludwig, 46, 27:29
14-19: 1. Matt Carey, 4, 19:40
20-29: 1. Jesse Lausch, 3, 19:35; 2. Joshua Donnellan, 19, 23:01
1. Susanne McClennan, 35, 25:34; 2. Andrea Moore, 67, 35:50; 3. Erin DelFarro, 71, 37:57
30-39: 1. Dan Matta, 6, 20:40; 2. Chris Youse, 7, 20:59; 3. John Rainer, 15, 22:11
1. Susan Dunn, 14, 22:05; 2. Rachel Farro, 25, 24:02; 3. Melissa Coenen, 26, 24:12
40-49: 1. Ed Hood, 5, 20:31; 2. Bob Hughes, 8, 21:01; 3. Don Parana, 11, 21:27
1. Robbin Dunn, 34, 25:10; 2. Terry Sutton, 25:37; 3. Debbie Green, 53, 29:26
50-59: 1. Alan Quillen, 13, 22:02; 2. Rich Tozer, 23, 23:44; 3. Mark Voicheck, 29, 24:35
1. Erica Carey, 40, 25:54; 2. Deborah Burns, 62, 33:01; 3. Patricia Canestra, 65, 34:33
60-69: 1. Tim Abbott, 20, 23:25; 2. Robert Wolhar, 27, 24:17; 3. Jack Huxtable, 30, 24:37
1. Jamie Wollard, 64, 34:17; 2. Leslie Slan, 95, 71:18; 3. Helen Reese, 96, 71:18
70 and over: 1. Ronald Baunchalk, 47, 27:48; 2. Dr. Lee Masser, 52, 29:17; 3. Carl Miller, 52, 29:35
1. Lynne Flynn, 88, 55:02; 2. Janet Greenwalt, 89, 55:03
SURF BAGEL 10K/5K - Mother’s Day isn’t just†about roses and restaurants.
For some it’s also about paving the way for deserving children to access something dear to the hearts of most moms - a quality education.
The Seashore Striders and Surf Bagel and Deli have teamed again to support The Jefferson School Scholarship Fund. The Surf Bagel 10K/5K and Kiddie K Run, which will take place on Mother’s Day, Sunday, June 1, will begin and end at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes.
The scholarship fund benefits Sussex County children who would like to enroll at The Jefferson School and are in need of tuition assistance.
The 5K/10K run, which starts at 8:45 a.m., is open to diehard runners and casual joggers alike. Children ages 12 and younger will kickoff the events with the Mini-Bagel Run (less than 1K.) The 5K and 10-K races will begin at around 9 a.m. Medals will be awarded for all age groups, ranging from 9 and younger to 70 and older.
Participants can preregister for the races at the Seashore Striders website seashorestriders.com.
Preregistration fees are $5 for the Mini-Bagel Run, $15 for the 5K race and $20 for the 10K race. Runners can also register on race day.
For more information about the school or the races, call 856-3300.
UPCOMING RACES – 9 a.m., Saturday, May 10 - Run for the Arts 5K at the John M. Clayton School (old Indian River High School) on Clayton Avenue in Frankford; 7:30 a.m., Sunday, May 25 – Masser 5-Miler at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes.
