- April 24, 2024
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Runners take off at the start of the 5K.
Volunteers Anthonly Cassela, left, and JP Ciena lead runners and walkers to the starting line.
Henry Perez gave a piggyback ride to his niece, Keyla Murphy, for about a quarter mile of the 5K.
Sayonara Morales-Hale sang the National Anthem before the 5K.
The Chick-Fil-A Cow and Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Marketing Director Lydia Sedely provided some of the food cheered on runners and walkers during the 5K.
Rosalie Clute, right, finished third in the 5K and her husband, Gary, finished fourth.
Lucca Machado was the first to complete the 5K.
Maria Labanca was all smiles as she completed her first lap.
Brian and Peggy Moran participated in the 5K with their dog, Siena.
Dora Moritzen, left, her husband David and Lori Larsen were excited to walk the 5K together.
Father Benjamin Lehnertz, associate pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church, lead attendees in a prayer before the 5K started.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers Leigh Keymont, left, and Maureen Gude showed off the shirts given to each 5K participant.
: Student volunteers from Holy Family Catholic School and Bishop Moore Catholic High School pose for a photo with the Chick-Fil-A cow.
St.Vincent de Paul volunteers gathered for a group photo.
A group of walkers was all smiles as they completed their first lap.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul held its 4th Annual Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. More than 120 Walkers and runners received goodie bags upon completing the 5K. Attendees also enjoyed free food and treats and had to opportunity to purchase raffle tickets or participate in a silent auction. Raffle and auction items were donated by event sponsors. The Society of Vincent de Paul is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides services to those in need. Services include at-home visits, providing food via a food pantry at Holy Family Catholic Church and other assistance.
