Lakeland, FL – Lakeland Regional Health’s first Promise Run on March 21 was a huge success in raising funds and awareness in the effort to conquer cancer.
Held in Lakeland’s Munn Park, the 5k and 10k races attracted more than 1,800 runners and 220 volunteers. The event raised $189,000, which will be used to offset construction costs for the new chemotherapy area at Lakeland Regional Health Cancer Center.
“We are so pleased the community came together in a big way for such a special cause,” said Tim Boynton, Director of Advancement for Lakeland Regional Health Foundation. “We were amazed by the show of support from runners, cancer survivors, families of cancer patients and donors.”
The Promise Run’s youngest runner was 4 years old, and the oldest runner was 91. Many of the runners formed teams in memory of a cancer patient or in honor of a cancer survivor, with the largest being Team Karen, boasting 62 people.
“I am inspired by the community’s response to this event,” said Graham F. Greene, MD, FACS, FRCS, Executive Director, Lakeland Regional Health Cancer Center. “Every step taken helped to strengthen the health of our community.”
The top overall female runner in the 10k was Amanda Speakman, with a finish time of 44 minutes and 53 seconds. The top overall male runner in the 10k was Brian Miller, with a finish time of 38 minutes and 22 seconds. The top overall female winner in the 5k was Haley Alam, with a time of 21 minutes and 15 seconds, and the top overall male winner in the 5k was Mike Furman, with a time of 19 minutes, 28 seconds. Visit PromiseRun.org for a complete list of event results.
Donations may still be made at PromiseRun.org.