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From : CoastalDigital
Added: Jun 14, 2009
Olympian in Summer Kick-Off 5K For St. Christophers Children    After serving as grand marshall for a Pawleys Island charity race, Saturday, May 30, Olympian Zola Budd Pieteise of Myrtle Beach went on to run the event in 18:02 minutes  as overall winner among the women, compared to a Collins Gundling, age 17, of Pawleys Island with 20:03 finish among men runners.    This was the 1st Annual Summer Kick-Off 5K Run/Walk benefiting St. Christophers Children, and it took place at Precious Blood of Christ Parish Life Center. Father Pat Stenson gave a blessing and words of encouragement to the runners prior to the charity fundraiser.   Age 1 thru 10 competitors were led by Cameron Dunn, 9, Pawleys Island, in 31:10 among males and Mary Butler, 9, Need Town, in 29:50 among females.    Age 11 thru 14 top finishers were Justin Hardee, 12, Pawleys Island, in 27:56 among males and Sarah Cook, 14, Pawleys Island, in 27:19 among females.    Those aged 15 thru 19 were led by Charles Foxworth, 16, Murrells Inlet, in 22:58 among males, and Mary Loftus, 15, Georgetown, in 25:52 among females.    Runners age 20 thru 24 were led by Paul Bilindiro, 24, Pawleys Island, in 29:49, and Allyson Ladd, 24, Need Town,  in 31:09 among females.    Age 25 thru 29 runners were led by Mary Rebok, 28, Pawleys Island, in 21:06 among females.    Runners age 30 thru 34 were led by Tim Deyesu, 32, Myrtle Beach, in 23:42 among males, and Lisa Benton, 32, Pawleys Island, in 24:07 among females.    Those age 35 thru 39 were led by Justin Kronenwette, 37, Conway, in 20:40, among males, and Martha Propps, 37, Pawleys Island, in 25:10 among females.    Competitors age 40 thru 44 were led by Chris Fischer, 42, Pawleys Island, in 20:39 among males, and Susan Flak, 44, in 24:00 among females.    Those age 45 thru 49 were led by Gene Meyeaux, 45, Pawleys Island, who ran in 24:19, and Giny Montanye, 45, Myrtle Beach, in 24:27 among females    Age 50 thru 54 finishers were led by David Goundling, 52, Pawleys Island, in 23:45 among males, and Jamie Dunn, 52, Pawleys Island, in 31:29 among females.    Females age 55 thru 59 were led by Isabelle Boyd, 56, of Georgetown, in 37:40.    Those age 60 thru 69 were led by James Karanagh, 61, Pawleys Island, in 33:39 among males, and Dawn Biagianti, 62, Murrells Inlet, 36:59 among females.    Males age 70 thru 99 were led by Richard Homenick, 73, Schenectady, NY, in 27:25.        St. Christophers Children Founder Robert Pelletier of Pawleys Island said the non-profit organization dates back seven years, when a neighbor Mae Kaple asked his help to raise funds for the Christmas holidays for children in foster care. It was incorporated in 2007 with the help of Attorney David Gundling and CPA Thomas Taylor.  The organization has a network of service partners in 16 schools in Georgetown County, with expansion expected to include all 19 this September.     Assistance requests come from school nurses and guidance counselors. A network of clothing and medical providers is in place to assist children in the midst of a family crisis.  Most are young children. We are thankful to be there as the occasions present themselves," Pelletier said. We do not photograph children for publicity purposes. In fact, no one in our organization has ever seen a child it has helped.  An identification number supplied by school nurses, guidance counselors or DSS is used for demographic tracking purposes.     Pelletier said Glenda Baker Taylor, a director,  organized a shopping network to respond to childrens needs.  There are many other things these kids need from shoes to underwear,  he said. "We are there to help children in need when no one else is there--one child at a time. Officers and board members appreciate Father Pat Stenson and staff at Precious Blood of Christ Church for providing facilities and equipment for the event.   www.stchristopherschildren.org Video, photos and story by Lloyd Mackall, Public Relations and Digital Imagery Based in Wachesaw East Plantation, 9 Palmetto Place, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576  843-651-4610
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