(4-10-08) From Press Release - With 3,414 racers it was a record turnout for the 10th Annual Race for the Roses on Sunday, April 6. The half marathon/5k raised more than $175,000 for Albertina Kerr Centers, a nonprofit organization based in Oregon for 101 years.
A volunteer committee was integral in planning the event, including Chairwoman Tiffany Hambro, Kara Bekooy, Rivah Feldman, Allison Gourley, Bob Gravely, Jeremy Hyatt, Terri Kunkel, Rochelle McIntire, Amanda Meyer, Heidi Nielsen, Rex Schultz and Jason Yamamoto.
Additionally, there were almost 200 volunteers on race day, and a total of 1,091 volunteer hours were dedicated to planning and implementing the race.
Title Sponsor was Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon. Presenting sponsor was Health Net. Platinum sponsors were CLIF Bar, Entercom, Trimet and Mazama Capital Management. Gold sponsors were Legacy Health System, Stoel Rives LLP, Fit Right Northwest Running and Walking Store, Nike, Portland Valve & Fitting Co., RiverPlace Athletic Club, Team in Training, Tillamook and Willamette Week.
"An event of this magnitude isn't possible without the support of the entire community," said Chris Krenk, President and CEO of Albertina Kerr Centers. "We are grateful to everyone involved for helping us raise vital funding for our programs."
Albertina Kerr Centers is a leader and innovator in building stronger families, working together with the community to create healing for children with emotional or mental health challenges and to support self-determination for people with developmental disabilities. A private, non-profit organization headquartered in Portland since 1907, Kerr spends 91 cents of every dollar to help Oregonians. Private donations and community support make this vital work possible. Albertina Kerr Centers, 424 NE 22nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232. 503-239-8101, www.albertinakerr.org.
Complete race results from the 2008 event, as well as results from past years can be found on RaceCenter.com. Additional information about the 2009 Race for the Roses will be posted on their Web site in the coming months at www.race4theroses.org.
