York Hospital announces winners of 5K Road Race to benefit cardiac care
YORK, Maine — Rain showers and cool temperatures didn’t stop the committed crowd at York Hospital’s 5K road race who came out to support the Cardiac Care Fund on Saturday, June 4. While some runners and walkers focused on their times, others toted toddlers in carriages or tried to keep up with them on foot, as they traversed the scenic course over York Harbor’s Wiggly Bridge, through Steedman Woods, past Hancock Wharf, into historic York Village, and back to the finish line on York Hospital’s main campus.
This year’s community event sported over 200 registrants ranging from age 4 to 88, as well as volunteers and loyal fans. Neighbors from across the Seacoast and virtual participants from as far away as Valley Cottage, New York, did their hearts good, with three-plus miles of morning exercise, and post-race snacks and refreshments generously donated by Coca-Cola of Southern Maine, COSTA Fruit & Produce, Sysco, and W.B. Mason.
Hospital President Dr. Patrick Taylor cheered on the runners as they crossed the finish line, commenting, “The community members who came out today ranged in age and skill, but they all brought tremendous energy and positivity. York Hospital appreciates their upbeat vibes, in addition to the support of our Cardiac Care Fund that our patients rely on.” Dr. Taylor also advised the crowd to “stay tuned for more cardiac care news at York Hospital as preparations begin for a renovation to the catheterization lab on the horizon.”
The York Police Department, York Volunteer Ambulance, York Parks & Recreation Department, York Department of Public Works, York Hospital staff, and many community and student volunteers ensure a safe race for all. They included lifeguards Tristen Rohrabacher, and Owen Muskrat at The Wiggly Bridge, Chalmers Insurance staff at Water Stop #2 and York High School’s Brodi Hay, Owen McBean, Tim Pieler, Andrew Stobe, and Carlie Welch at Water Stop #1.
Proceeds from the day topped $21,000 and will benefit the York Hospital Cardiac CareFund, which supports the spectrum of cardiovascular services from treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms to those suffering a heart attack, and more. If you would like to contribute to the Cardiac Care Fund, please contact Hilary Leonhard, in Community Relations, at 207-351-3430 or hleonhard@yorkhospital.com.
Appreciation for Race Sponsors: Lead Sponsor, The Wladis Family; Elite Runner Sponsor, RxBenefits; Miracle Mile Sponsors: Coca-Cola of Southern Maine; Crown Linen & Uniform Service, Inc.; Empower Retirement; Health Plans, Inc.; Medefis; Med-Pro Group; Seacoast Pathology; USI Insurance Services; Varney Benefits Advisors; Verrill Law Offices; Fun Runner Sponsors: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Baker Newman Noyes; Chalmers Insurance Group; Family, Ear, Nose & Throat; Group Dynamic, Hannaford & Dumas Printing; Saltwater Collective and Visual Edge IT Services of Northern New England.
Winners were as follows. Results for all participants can be found on gsrs.com.
Overall Winners: (The first overall male and female are excluded from their age divisions)
Male: Pierce Cote, York, Maine, 18:30
Female: Amy Stanek, Sanford, Maine, 21:40
Age 10 & Under
Male: Milo Caldwell, York, Maine, 28:54
Female: Lucy Farrell, Cape Neddick, Maine, 28:05
Age 11-13
Male: Quin Dijkstra, York, Maine, 26:09
Female: N/A
Age 14-17
Male: Mark Iordanov, York, Maine, 24:20
Female: N/A
Age 18-29
Male: Brendan Mather, York, Maine, 19:19
Female: Gretchen Anderson, Buxton, Maine, 24:25
Age 30-39
Male: Andrew Kwiatkowski, Hamilton, Mass., 21:00
Female: Danielle Costanza, York, Maine, 23:26
Age 40-49
Male: Ryan Caldwell, York, Maine, 21:54
Female: Amanda Keyes, Cape Neddick, Maine, 21:59
Age 50-54
Male: Bill Armstrong, Portsmouth, N.H., 23:00
Female: Chrissy Jackson, York, Maine, 34:57
Age 55-59
Male: Tim Carven, Kittery Point, Maine, 20:18
Female: Brenda Coyle, Salem, N.H., 26:00
Age 60-64
Male: Tom Cross, York, Maine, 23:45
Female: Lisa Wagner, York, Maine, 25:17
Age 65-69
Male: Ken Craft, Wells, Maine, 31:13
Female: Catherine Howe, York, Maine, 24:29
Age 70-74
Male: Joseph Aiello, Cape Neddick, Maine, 29:40
Female: Geri Clifford, Rye, N.H., 25:55
Age 75-79
Male: Charlie Farrington, Ogunquit, Maine, 31:08
Female: N/A
Age 80 and Over
Male: Lawson Noyes, Kennebunk, Maine, 33:23
Female: Ethel Haselton, Cape Neddick, Maine, 59:27
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: York Hospital announces winners of 5K Road Race to benefit cardiac care
