Oct. 21 – More than 140 men, women and children — including infants in strollers pushed by parents — set off at a brisk pace running and walking in the 4th annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Run, Roll" Sunday afternoon. The event was hosted by the St. Thomas Association of Roadrunners.
The two-mile course started in the Port of $ale parking lot and looped around the Havensight Mall and dock area.
Naheem Mason, an 18-year-old graduate of Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, was the top male finisher with a time of 11 minutes 56 seconds. Ruth Ann David was the top female finisher, in 12 minutes and 13 seconds.
"The whole key was pacing myself," Mason said. "Plus, I really wanted to win it this year. I love competition."
"We started this race four years ago as a way to highlight breast cancer since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month," event organizer Theresa Hodge said.
Ms. Senior Virgin Islands, Carol Tuohy, participated in the event and helped hand out awards. She explained that the occasion had special significance for her:
"Last year, I did this event, walked it, and earned this medal," she said, displaying her keepsake. "I kept the medal on until the next Tuesday, when I was wheeled into surgery for a lumpectomy. Today, I'm proud to be back and be a survivor."
Top three female winners by age group:
12 and under
1. Nikole Baines, 18:38
2. Kira Gumbs, 20:30
3. Shameka Hopson 22:20
13 to 18
1. Charley Charles 14:34
2. Elizabeth Davis 17.13
3. Norma Charles 19:28
19 to 29
1. Stephanie Flahearty 14:38
2. Cheribarton 16:26
3. Bethanyevans 19:05
30 to 39
1. Andrea Greaux 16:11
2. Robin Munro 16:46
3. Amy Grulea 16::48
40 to 49
1. Grace Tuma 14:00
2. Jude Wookcock 15:59
3. Sam Marsham 17:12
50 to 59
1. Cassandra Mallory 18:35
2. Fern LaBorde 23:54
3. Althea Lemon 25:34
60 and over
1. Ianthe Banes 22:30
2. Peggy Mcconnell 27:16
3. Joy Boyd 30.27
Top three male winners by age group:
12 and under
1. Adam Fuller 15:08
2. Nicha Lazarus 17:11
3. Bian Barether 18:00
13 to 18
1. Albert Charles 15:49
2. Joseph Brow 15:52
3. Austin Peevey 24:35
19 to 29
1. Isaak Aronson 12:09
2. Lucien Wallace 13:19
3. Bradley Kappel 21:45
30 to 39
1. Adam Thill 12:01
2. Jeremy Ruben 13.59
3. David Jones 14:50
40 to 49
1. Peter Alter 12:32
2. Lance Maangum 13:41
3. Frank Jackson 14:03
50 to 59
1. Elliot Davis 14:34
2. Fred Hupprich 22:27
3. Kenneth Thomas 23:48
60 and over
1. Vincent Fuller 18:34
2. Frank Mc Connell 25:25
3. Martin Tuohy 30:55
