Photo Below: One of the many teams that participated in the event.

The 7th Annual Cassidy & Pinkard Race for Hope Brain Tumor Society 5K Run/Walk was special for many different reasons. The weather cooperated as more than 2,500 survivors, runners, walkers, teams, and sponsors took off down Pennsylvania Avenue. Many of the participants were on teams--nearly 150 teams comprised of emotionally-motivated friends and family ran or walked. More than 2,100 people were on teams honoring loved ones, past and present. Many walkers on teams stayed together throughout the event marching to a cadence and carrying banners. There was enormous satisfaction on the race committee for a year's worth of effort in hosting their most successful year in terms of participants and funds raised. Each $50,000 raised pays for another research grant and provides hope for the families of people afflicted with brain tumors. The event raised in excess of $600,000 from generous corporate sponsors and excited team members. Everyone played their part well and collectively shared the joy of success. That really contributed to so many smiles.

Fifty survivors participated this year, with Hunt Taylor from Chesapeake Beach, VA being the fastest in 21:39. Sari Henry from Washington, DC ran 26:21 to be the fastest female survivor.

The overall men's winner was Ronald Shaiko from Arlington, age 44, in a time of 16:43. Second place honors went to Jean-Christ Arcaz of Rockville, MD (43) with his time of 17:08. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point was proudly represented by Anthony Calingo's third place finish just 11 seconds back.

The overall women's winner, Eileen Kickish, ran 19:28 and lives in the District. At 20:16, some 48 seconds later, Arlington's Julia Jankot took second place. From Odenton, MD Gloria Santarpia raced into the finish in 20:21 for third place. Considering that the first two women were aged 24, Santarpia was impressive as the first female masters division finisher.

In the women's submasters division (35-39), Adina Wadsworth of the District of Columbia (photo left) ran 21:08 for first place. Helene Glick of Potomac, MD was second more than a minute back. In the men's submasters, Dave McGee of Bowie, MD ran 18:55 for first and Tyrone Cook of Dale City, VA took second, just seven seconds later.

After the 5K runners and walkers cleared the starting line, the little kids lined up for their fun run and took off down Pennsylvania Avenue. Hundreds turned out to claim a medal and run for the cause.

Certainly the enthusiasm and excitement won't end today. This event provides the energy to set higher goals for next year. Put May 1, 2005 on your calendar. Congratulations to everyone and thanks for all the smiles.

Award Winners

FEMALE OVERALL
Place Num   Name                   Ag City                      Time  
===== ===== ====================== == ========================= ===== 
    1   931 Eileen Kickish         24 Washington DC             19:28 
    2  1843 Julia Jankot           24 Arlington VA              20:16 
    3  3382 Gloria Santarpia       42 Odenton MD                20:21 


MALE OVERALL
Place Num   Name                   Ag City                      Time  
===== ===== ====================== == ========================= ===== 
    1  2963 Ronald Shaiko          44 Arlington VA              16:43 
    2  3264 Jean-Christ Arcaz      43 Rockville MD              17:08 
    3  3213 Anthony Calingo        20 West Point NY             17:19 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  1 - 19
    1  3093 Alyson Thoner          19 Washington DC             21:06 
    2  2906 Genna Beier            18 Falls Church VA           23:56 


MALE AGE GROUP:  1 - 19
    1  1672 Bryan Bhark            19 West Point NY             17:57 
    2  3212 Ben Roberts            19 Garden Ridge TX           18:33 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24
    1   259 Dorothy Ball           23 Gaithersburg MD           20:57 
    2  1920 Mary Town              20 Washington DC             20:58 


MALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24
    1  1863 Thomas Kelley          22 West Point NY             17:31 
    2  3229 Brandon Schreiner      21 West Point NY             17:48 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29
    1  2121 Emily Abernathy        28 Washington DC             20:34 
    2  2546 April Miller           28 Washington DC             22:24 


MALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29
    1  3058 Will Rayel             25 Washington DC             17:52 
    2  3366 Christopher Gormsen    28 Chevy Chase MD            18:32 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34
    1  2620 Tammy Phillips         30 Round Hill VA             22:50 
    2  3038 Suzanne Zoller         31 Washington DC             23:46 


MALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34
    1    66 Jonathan Lutke         33 Centreville VA            19:32 
    2  1371 Jonas Monast           32 Washington DC             20:14 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  35 - 39
    1  2779 Adina Wadsworth        36 Washington DC             21:08 
    2  2362 Helene Glick           38 Potomac MD                22:19 


MALE AGE GROUP:  35 - 39
    1  2113 Dave Mcgee             35 Bowie MD                  18:55 
    2  3117 Tyrone Cook            38 Dale City VA              19:02 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44
    1   180 Win Persina            43 Washington DC             20:51 
    2  1443 Clark Shannon          42 Mclean VA                 22:23 


MALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44
    1   168 Doug Kuderna           43 Odenton MD                18:09 
    2  3082 Peter Tracey           43 Washington DC             19:39 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49
    1  2515 Janis Maloney          46 Silver Spring MD          23:10 
    2  1254 Karen Garth            45 Alexandria VA             23:43 


MALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49
    1  3364 Kevin Dequeiroz        47 Washington DC             20:26 
    2  1065 Jim Darr               49 Falls Church VA           20:35 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54
    1    20 Betty Blank            51 Baileys Xrds VA           21:40 
    2  1007 Inga O'Neill           51 Manassas VA               24:54 


MALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54
    1  2698 John Seewagen          51 Souderton PA              19:22 
    2    74 Stephen Dodge          54 Manassas VA               21:35 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59
    1    31 Jane Poole             56 Falls Church VA           25:43 
    2    44 Sandra May             58 Alexandria VA             26:55 


MALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59
    1  3217 William Scott          56 Glenarden MD              22:13 
    2  1515 Steve Mahaney          58 Silver Spring MD          23:26 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64
    1  2587 Norman Oblon           63 Potomac MD                31:56 
    2  2055 Mickey Schwarzenbach   62 Arlington VA              36:32 


MALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64
    1    67 Jose Ayala             61 Kensington MD             24:13 
    2  2807 Earle Fingerhut        61 Potomac MD                24:22 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  65 - 69
    1   823 Tami Graf              67 Lusby MD                  27:47 
    2    69 Jamie Wollard          65 Rockville MD              32:24 


MALE AGE GROUP:  65 - 69
    1   212 Joseph Conti           67 Alexandria VA             26:05 
    2  2982 Robert Gurtler         69 The Plains VA             28:20 


FEMALE AGE GROUP:  70 - 99
    1  1393 Im Deuk Pak            73 Burke VA                  31:58 
    2   600 Sally Yudelman         73 Washington DC             35:55 


MALE AGE GROUP:  70 - 99
    1  1167 Paul Cronin            76 Washington DC             35:45 
    2   891 Philip Zenchoff        76 Silver Spring MD          38:36

For more information about the Cassidy & Pinkard Race for Hope Brain Tumor Society 5K, visit the official race Web site.

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