May 8, 2010

Coppell 5k Coppell Special Olympics Teams – Get You In Shape helps raise $5,000

Coppell 5k benefiting Coppell Special Olympic Teams helped raise $5,000 on May 8th 2010. Get You In Shape put on the event and it was a huge success. Pictures from the Coppell 5k run for Coppell Special Olympic Teams.

Coppell 5k Coppell Special Olympics Teams – Get You In Shape helps raise $5,000

Coppell, TX – The Coppell 5k run and 1 mile walk on May 8th at Andy Brown Park West was a huge success. Get You In Shape sponsored and helped raise $5,000 for the Coppell Special Olympic Teams. There were 160 runners for both the 5k and 1 mile walk. There were more than 200 in attendance to help cheer and volunteer at the event. Get You In Shape represented well with 22 boot camp participants completing the Coppell 5k. For many, it was their first 5k
A huge thanks to all the runners, participants, volunteers and everyone who made the event such a huge success.
Here are a few of the pictures from the Coppell 5k benefiting Coppell Special Olympics Teams.

A few of the many volunteers who made the event run smoothly

$5,000 raised for Coppell Special Olympic Teams

Chris Mayhan and Grey Kinney getting early to get their T-shirts

Elizabeth Cawthon with Allie before the run

Francis, Grey, Chris and Chiffon preparing for the race

Thomas, Becky, and Bennett Ratliff with Amy Currington

Francis, Gray, Chris, Chiffon, and Julie McCan

Jane Smith with her daughter, son-in law, and grand-daughter — Jane Smith with her daughter Brittany, Aaron and grand-daughter

Kathy Eells and Chaney Respondek getting ready to run

Monica Cox with the girls in the 1 mile fun run — Monica Cox with the kids in the 1 mile fun run

Angela Campbell (Coppell Special Olympics Coordinator) with Amanda and Linda Creme

Running up to where the 1 mile fun run started with the croud cheering

Fred Jr. Purches is the first place winner! Great FINISH LINE as people cheer on the runners finishing up Fred Purches with 1st place DOG FINISHER Allison Hanson with her son Sarah Meyer finishing stong Great Finish from Gray Kinney Chaney Respondek coming in strong to the finish line Amy Currington getting a last sprint in Julie McCan did an awesome job finishing up with a great time! Nick Simha still going strong at the finish Not what this was all about??? Jane Smith taking a stab at crossing that finish line with her daugher Brittany Awesome finish for Megan Wright Jamie Levine supporting both Run On and Get You in Shape Francis Johnson about to complete his first 5k just 5 weeks after starting the Get You In Shape Boot Camp. Julie and Matthew Smith sprinting it in! Great finish from Kathy Eells Brian Cox Finishing up his first 5k. Great job Brian! Beccy Ratliff also showing her running skills with a strong finish to the Coppell 5k Jean Roscovius had a great 5k Chiffon Okuda and Chris Meyhan teaming up to finish strong Debbi Ingram doing a great job to complete the 5k 1 Mile Fun Walk A check for $5,000 was raised and given to Coppell Special Olypics Teams Jean, Gray, Francis, Chiffon and Chris Celebrating the VICTORY