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March for Meals 5K at Riverbanks

Meals On Wheels Association of America's Top Fundraising Event in 2006 and 2004.

March 1, 2008 - 7:30 AM

Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Honorary Chair        

MFM 08 Overall Results           MFM 08 Awards          MFM Photo Gallery

Race professionally managed by Its About Time. 

Runners Certified 5K Course              Walkers 3.2 Mile or 1.5 Mile Fun Walk Route

    The 2008 March for Meals 5K at Riverbanks Zoo broke several records with almost 900 in attendance.  Sixteen year old Gordon Andrew of Blythewood, SC was the first runner to cross the finish line.  For the 2nd year in a row, Amber Hines of Little Mountain, SC was the first female finisher.  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and his daughter, McKenzie, served as honorary chairs.  

    Walkers received the Hare and the Tortoise awards for being the first walkers to complete 3.2 miles and for being the last person off the course.  Christy Linton and Allen Ceruti won The Hare awards for being the first walkers to finish in 2008 and Elijah Garcia ook home the The Tortoise award.

Our Participants & Volunteers Say It Best!

"You and everyone who helped should be very proud. (March for Meals) was really one of the best organized and marshaled races I have done in the Columbia area in years. Even the weather was wonderful. Looking forward to next year."  Harry Strick, BCBS Running Club

"Great job with the race. The weather cooperated and the venue was great."  Todd Cattaneo, 2007 Event

"The Jaycees had a great time Saturday and we're so glad we were able to help out with the March for Meals 5K.  It was a pleasure meeting you and working with your staff.  Please keep us posted on next year's event."  Jamie Muldrow, Columbia Jaycees  

sponsored in part by 

       Capital City Lodge #47    Rotary Club of Columbia East  

K. Eve McCoy, CPA     Midstate Electronics     Friends of March for Meals

 2008  March for Meals Steering Committee

 Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Honorary Chair

Erika Williams, Event Steering Committee Chair 

Sharon Bergeron - Dusty Broadway - Melissa S. Browne - Lindsay Burke - Carlynn Cary - Bruce Cullom -  Sherri Fletcher - Camille Bradford Hugg - Rick Jones -  Amanda Cary Larrazolo - Bob O'Kelly - Amos Stevenson

    March for Meals 5K participant Megan Stahlberger (in blue jersey) competes with the Brookland Cayce High School Cross Country Team.  Megan, who is in middle school, loves running and has been running in March for Meals since she was 6 months old!    Recently, she was chosen to The State newspaper's Class 3A all area team.

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To receive more information about March for Meals or any of the other SRI fundraising events, to register for the 2009 March for Meals 5K Run & Walk at Riverbanks Zoo on March 7, 2009, to volunteer for any events or serve on event committees, or to make a donation, please contact Annie Eveleigh, Director of Development,  at (803) 252-7734 or seniorresources@sc.rr.com.

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