7,600 RUNNERS/WALKERS RAISE MORE THAN $100,000 FOR MILE HIGH UNITED WAY’S 35TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
In this time of need, more than $100,000 will go to the metro Denver community thanks to the 7,600 runners and walkers who participated this morning in Mile High United Way’s largest fundraiser on Thanksgiving Day.
Presented by Qwest, the Turkey Trot benefits Mile High United Way’s investment in three life-changing initiatives: School Readiness, Youth Success and Adult Self Sufficiency.
“It was an amazing show of the collective generosity of our community to see so many people come out on Thanksgiving morning,” said Christine Benero, Mile High United Way president and CEO. “Especially during this critical time when so many families are struggling just to make ends meet right here at home. What happened here today will make a big difference for those families and for all of us.”
To learn about Mile High United Way, the people we help and our work in three life-changing initiatives, visit www.unitedwaydenver.org.
Race Results
The top three finishers for women and men in the 4-mile timed race include: (The public can see their results by 3 p.m. today at www.onlineraceresults.com.)
4-Mile Run Top Three Women Finishers
1. Clerc (pronounced Clair) Koenck, age 22, from Monument, CO
2. Cassie Ficken, age 24, from Morrison, CO
3. Kelly Couch, 31, from San Mateo, CA
4-Mile Run Top Three Men Finishers
1. Greg Reindl, age 24, from Denver, CO
2. Andres Urbina, age 22, from Fort Collins, CO
3. Russell Slade, age 25, from Morrison, CO
Fun Facts:
- 39 states represented at the race today; people visiting Colorado relatives for Thanksgiving.
- Our 35-year-old Turkey Trot mascot was officially named Gobbles this year, through a fun contest on our website.
- 250 volunteers helped put on the race this year with some volunteering for more than 25 years in a row.
