Wanted to Share .. 1st Annual On Your Marc 5k Race

[spinetnglr]

As some of you probably remember I lost a nephew to the war on terrorism in Afghanistan in February of this year. His name was Marc Small and his fiance started a foundation in his honor called Small Steps in Speech. She is a speech pathologist for young children with speech difficulties and they had discussed her starting her own practice before he left for overseas. Marc was actually the one that came up with the name because after their marriage her name would also be Small. Yesterday a 5k race was held in Lower Providence Township PA to raise money for the foundation and to remember Marc whose 30th birthday would have been August 4th. I know the pictures are not technically the best as I was just snapping away and not paying alot of attention to the technicals but I still wanted to share some of the pics of the day. The event raised over $20,000 and had an attendance of 500+. Marcs half sister and extended family did an awesome job in organizing the event. Here are just a few of the pictures I took and at the end I included a link to the entire set I posted on flickr if anyone wants to see the rest of the pics. The only lens I used yesterday was the 17-55mm 2.8 I recently acquired.

my mom and Marc's younger brother Matt before the race

Marc's half sister Megan, Matt, Marc's fiance Amanda, and Marc' mom Mary

an amazing turnout of people gathered around the registration area

the start

The winner

my brother Murray, Marc's dad, and his wife Karen after the race ... they both ran

Some of the guys from Marc's unit traveled to PA to participate, there were 7 total I think that came and ran. His unit returned home from Afghanistan in early July.

The Patriol Guard Riders also was present to show their support

link to the whole set on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14910485@N06/sets/72157621798231003/

It was an amazing day and an equally amazing way to remember and honor Marc.

thanks !!
Karyl

 

[Quicklabs]

What a fabulous way to honor Marc's memory. Thanks for sharing these.

 

[annnewjerz]

Karyl,

I heard this event being publicized on the Preston & Steve show on WMMR in Philly one day while I was driving to work and thought of you. I so wish I could have attended, but I had a wedding to go to.

The photos are great and I'm glad to see they were able to raise so much money. For as big as the greater-Philadelphia area is, it's always great to see how much the community cares and comes together for others that are in need.

Ann

 

[spinetnglr]

Thanks guys !!

Ann ... If it was Thursday morning that you heard it on Preston & Steve that was Marc's halfsister Megan and Marc's fiance Amanda in the WMMR studio being interviewed and promoting the race. The community in the Lower Providence Township area are really a supportive and caring community. Its going to be an annual event so maybe next year you can attend. It will be the first weekend of August to celebrate Marc's birthday on the 4th.

 

[annnewjerz]

Thanks guys !!

Ann ... If it was Thursday morning that you heard it on Preston & Steve that was Marc's halfsister Megan and Marc's fiance Amanda in the WMMR studio being interviewed and promoting the race. The community in the Lower Providence Township area are really a supportive and caring community. Its going to be an annual event so maybe next year you can attend. It will be the first weekend of August to celebrate Marc's birthday on the 4th.

It was! I knew that Megan was on there because I definitely heard her mentioned by name, wasn't sure if Amanda was as well though. I'll definitely keep an eye out for it next year. DH is more of a runner than me, but for a good cause I could definitely give it a very pathetic shot!