Events
Commit to Community 5K Run
Commit to Community 10K Run
Commit to Community 5K Walk
Commit to Community Kids Obstacle Course
Virtual Commit to Community
Description
This year the Commit to Get Fit will become the Commit to Community, Supporting Victims of Violence and Abuse. While the name is changing, the event itself will still take place in September and include the Kids Obstacle Course, 5K Walk, 5K Run, and 10K Run. All money raised through this event will fund the St. Joseph Hospital's Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program. Every participant, every donor, and every sponsor will be helping people in eastern Maine who require help from the hospital's SAFE nurses.
Why Is This Event Important to Our Community?
Keri Kapaldo, RN, explains below why this event is important to our community. Keri Kapaldo, RN, Lead SAFE Nurse at St. Joseph Healthcare
How Did Things Go Last Year?
The 5th Annual Commit to Get Fit took place on Sunday, September 24. 642 people registered, and 178 people volunteered. Nearly $180,000 was raised for the St. Joseph Healthcare SAFE program, which will help to ensure a strong level of resources for the coming year.
The fundraiser who raised the most money this year was Eliana Nesin-Bird, who has been the champion fundraiser each of the event's five years. Well done, Eliana!
The team with the most members this year was Sole Mates - 31 individuals! Congratulations to Sole Mates! The District Attorney team was close, with 26 team members, and Dragonfly Physical Therapy was just one further behind with 25 team members. Great job to all teams!
There were three water stops, and these were overseen by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees, Husson University cross-country athletes, and Bangor High cross-country athletes. 178 volunteers is incredible - and we are grateful to each and every one.
Photos were taken by David Koffman, MD, Rebecca Parent and Philip Dumond. Those photos are available to review. Music was provide by two fantastic DJs - Raymond Grindle and Steven Boddy. The Children's Obstacle Course was developed and overseen by Kimberly Smith. For the fifth year, our amazing volunteer coordinator was Nancy McKaig, and our Race Director was Brad Ryder.
Thank you to everyone!
Event Shirts
The Commit to Community event shirts will be given to all who register. Those registering on before August 5th will be assured of receiving a shirt in their size. Those registering after August 5th will receive a shirt, but event organizers cannot guarantee shirt sizes after August 5th.Organizers will do their best to estimate how many additional shirts (and in what sizes) are required, but, as we get closer to event day, there may be no shirts left for those who register too close in time to the event.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.stjosephbangor.org/c2c.
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