The T-shirts for Caring Together’s 6th Annual Teal Ribbon run/Walk said it all!

The backs of our event T-shirts were emblazoned with the words,
“Fighting Ovarian Cancer One Step at a Time.”

Terri Egan, cyclist who led
runners,showing back of
her shirt

Over 1000 people participated in Caring Together’s 2007 Teal Ribbon Run/Walk which took place on a beautiful September Sunday morning in Albany’s Washington Park.  The event raised a record-breaking $95,000, a $20,000 increase over last year! 

The proceeds of the 2007 Run/Walk will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in memory of Laura Kerzic, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in June 2007.  While she was fighting ovarian cancer, Laura worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the symptoms of the disease.

Benita Zahn of WNYT-TV Channel 13 was the emcee for the awards ceremony.  Albany’s 2007 Tulip Queen and members of the Tulip Court participated in the Run/Walk.  Clowns, balloon animals and face-painting added to the festive atmosphere.  It was a fun, family-friendly and very inspiring morning!

Prizes were awarded to the top finishers in the Run.  The top three male runners to cross the finish line were Anthony Giuliano from Albany with a time of 16 minutes and 5 seconds, Victor George (Schenectady, 16:07), and Craig Tynan (Schenectady, 17:12).  The top three female runners were Colleen Bradt (Voorheesville, 20:39), Nora McGrath (Ridgefield, CT, 21:03), and Amy Drucker (Albany, 21:36). 

Prizes were also awarded for the teams with the largest number of runners and walkers.  The team with the largest number of runners (27) and walkers (57) was Laura’s Lucky Stars.  Other teams with large numbers of participants were Kathy’s Team with 15 runners and 35 walkers, Gail’s Gang with 11 runners, and Voorheesville Central School with 55 walkers. 

Additional prizes were awarded for teams and individuals who raised the most money for the Run/Walk.  The top fund-raising team for the event was Laura’s Lucky Stars with a total of more than $11,000!  Kathy’s Team collected $7000, TOFR, $2800, and Flit’s Troop, $2400. 

Top individual fund raisers were Mary Swatt ($5400), Justin Giallorenzo ($3600), Gloria Berg (over $3000), Brenda Halpin ($2700)), and Maureen Moran ($2305).

Flit McElligott (Flit’s Troop)	Mary Swatt (Team Izzy)
Maureen Moran (Team Moran)	Justin Giallorenzo (Laura’s Lucky Stars)