(4-13-10) From Press Release - With close to 5,000 runners and walkers, it was a record turnout for the 12th Annual Race for the Roses. The half marathon/10k/5k raised more than $240,000 for the programs of Albertina Kerr.
A volunteer committee was integral in planning the event including Chairman Jason Yamamoto, Jessica Brandes, Rivah Feldman, Allison Gourley, Alli Graham, Bob Gravely, Jeremy Hyatt, Angela Hult, Stephanie Loughney, Amanda Meyer, Dan McGrath, Heidi Nielsen and Erinn Warner.
Additionally, there were almost 200 volunteers on race day, and a total of 1500 volunteer hours were dedicated to planning and implementing the race.
Race for the Roses was sponsored by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, United Healthcare, TriMet, Wentworth Subaru, K-Swiss, 97.1 Charlie FM, Fit Right Northwest, AA Sports, Archery Summit, Bill Newcomer, Boyd Coffee Company, bridgeport brewpub, Gleukos, Oregon Convention Center, Sunshine Dairy Foods and vitamin waterzero.
Race results and additional information can be found at www.race4theroses.org.
Albertina Kerr’s race began more than 100 years ago and is just as urgent today. Every day we help children, families and adults in Oregon who face mental health challenges and developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fuller, self-determined lives. Albertina Kerr spends 91 cents of every dollar to help Oregonians. Community support makes this vital work possible.
