September 5, 2007
We greatly appreciate the help of Phil and Penny Hinck of The Jersey Shore Running Club for their organizational skills for Kortney's Challenge for the past two years. We couldn't have done what we have without their expertise and guidance.
Over 500 registrants signed up for the second annual Kortney's Challenge. The weather was hot but that didn't dampen the spirits of the walkers/runners that came to participate. We had several very special walkers. Two boys who are brain tumor survivors participated. Jimmy brought his family and a couple of teachers with him from Pennsylvania. These teachers took up a collection from the other teachers and made a large donation the day of the challenge. Tony brought his mom to walk with him and his grandfather was instrumental in helping set up that day. It meant so much to have these boys participate as they and children like them are why The Kortney Rose Foundation raises money. Their survival is thanks to treatments that have come about from previous years of research.
The coach of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) sprint team heard about our event and thought it was such an important cause that they passed on a meet to join us. Thanks Karl!
Justin C. was the first male finisher and Chelsea A. was the first female finisher. The people at the head of the pack were runners adding a slight competitive component. The majority of the participants were families who were walking.
Since it is a flat, two mile course it is a great event for walkers and runners of all types. Parents are able to push strollers or pull wagons. The pet parade was still with us again this year as children carried their favorite stuffed animals in honor of Kortney's love of all animals, stuffed or real.
Justin C.
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FIRST PLACE
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Chelsea A.
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THE KORTNEY ROSE FOUNDATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL KORTNEY'S CHALLENGE
Primary Event - Pink Rose Sponsor
Bib Sponsors - $1,000
Red Line Marine Liquidators
Pound Puppies
Corporate Sponsors
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Lincroft Foot & Ankle Associates
Java’s Brewin’
Jacqueline Barrett Design
Powerhouse Signworks
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Commerce Bank
94.3 The Point Radio Station
Jersey Shore Running Club
Crabby Mara
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Product Sponsors
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4 imprint
Bonaforte's FaNagle The Bagel
Super Foodtown Food Circus
Pound Puppies
Atlantic Printing & Graphics
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WK Snacks
Snyder's of Hanover
Robert American Gourmet
The Lighthouse
The Harrison Family
The McCrae Family
Party Fair
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Family Sponsors
Thanks to all of the $100 donations made by the Family Sponsors. These really helped with our final tally for the Kortney's Challenge.
Allem Family
Amador Family
Becker Family
Bey Family
Bonin Family
Chaump Family
Chrysantholpoulos Family
Dorn Family
Edgerly Family
Evans Family
Gialanella Family
Giordano/Siegel Family
Johnson Family
Justus/DiBerardino Families
LaPorta Family
Leslie Family
Mannino Family
Mazzei Family
McLean Family
Murphy Family
Pangilinan Family
Parker-Combes Family
Phillips Family
Risden Family
Rodio Family
Stack Family
Stackhouse Family
St. Peter Family
Volunteers
Thank you to everyone! KRF is very grateful to ALL of our volunteers. We had so many people help. Special mention goes to Girl Scout Troup #19 and their leaders who helped us stuff 500 goody bags before the race and Girl Scout Troop #1805 and their leaders for manning the water stop at the event. All photos courtesy of Roehl Pangilinan Photography.
Suzanne Anderson
Katie LaPorta
Nancy Phillips
Beth Reardon
Suzie Gironda
Bill Kimball
Wendy LaFrance
Rich Gillette
Charlie McKay
Therese Wollman
Donna Tomaino
Melissa Hurd
Linnea
Theresa McLean
Sherri Amador
Melissa Parker-Combes
Jackie Rodio
Michelle Lomazzo
Debbie Blair
Kim Lopez
Wendy Catlin
Mark Grubman
Lou Connor
Kelly Connor
John Attaway
Robbie Fallon
Sandy Scheurer
Hailey Scheurer
Erin Hickey
Adrienne Dale
Kelly Valinoti
The Kortney Rose Foundation donates all miles walked in Kortney's Challenge to the International Brain Tumor Alliance's "Walk Around The World For Brain Tumors."
All of the miles walked by participants in the 2007 Kortney's Challenge were donated to The International Brain Tumor Alliance's (IBTA) Walk Around The World For Brain Tumors. Their goal was to collect 40,000 miles which is the circumference of the earth at the equator. They actually collected more than twice that amount.
The IBTA is a London based alliance that does not raise money but helps to raise awareness of brain tumors. You may see photos of Kortney's Challenge 2007 featured on their website at www.theibta.org/index.php?page=recent-events
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