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Top photo: Julia Feldmeier, 23 of Washington, ran 25:06 for Team Washingtonian. The magazine published a feature article on the race in their May issue.

Middle photo: Michael Schiavi (#1067), 43 of Reston, finishes with a group of runners in 26:00.

Third photo: Ideal form and cool passion fueled a stellar performance by Ellicott City, MD resident Michael Shepherd (#2062), age 27.

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First photo: Participation by teams add to the success of this event celebrating brain tumor survivors. Phil's Pack team members walk toward the finish.

Second photo: 11-year-old Tessa Scheckelhoff (#3084) of Laurel, MD showed remarkable talent and finished a step after Suzette Hurely (#914), 26 of Arlington in 24:39.

Third photo: Cathy Fawell of Cassidy & Pinkard, the title sponsor company since 2000. Pat Cassidy was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2000 and lost his battle to cancer in 2001; business partner and friend Robert Pinkard continues the company's involvement to add to successful fundraising for research projects. "Together we can prove there is hope - and find a cure for brain tumors. "

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First photo: Children ran to their hearts' delight in a short dash on Pennsylvania Avenue. Everyone received a finishers medal for this fun romp.

Middle photo: The 13th woman to finish the course, Holly Shick (#2715), 28 of Washington, completed the 5K with Bruce Becker, 42 of Chevy Chase, MD in 22:43. A good workout!

Bottom photo: Brain tumor survivors were recognized with a baby blue cap and t-shirt. Cancer patients past and present participated when feasible. Blue-capped Charles Romeo (#2900), 46 of Derwood, MD stayed the course to finish in 25:40; a few steps ahead, Renata Carvalho (#3336), 49, completed her run in 25:36.

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First photo: John Goetcheus (#2363), 37 of Kensington, MD springs to the finish in 22:30.

Middle photo: Kenny Fahey (green & blue), 18 of McLean, VA and Binayak Mishra (red & white), 18 of Washington, matched each other down the final yards and finished in 22:10. A good run for both men!

Bottom photo: Leah Niepold (#1967), 29 of Olney, MD placed as 16th woman with her 23:01 for the 5K (3.1 miles) course.

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