Chamber and community leaders show the foundation replica check, divided among 10 local schools. {David Volz}
Michelle Bowhousen loved running a 5K to support education.
A resident of Plantation, Bowhousen placed first in the women’s category at the Race for Education 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, on the morning of November 14 at Tradewinds Park.
Runners at the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber 5K.
“This was an amazing run, and I really enjoyed being a part of it. I like running and that this run supports education,” she said.
Devon Walton, the winner of the men’s division, was pleased with his performance. “I felt good, and I was focused during the race. I ran well,” he said.
Top finishers in Chamber 5K: Genesis Kennedy, Devon Walton and Rodrigo Cunha.
Walton, a distance runner on the Florida Memorial University track team in Miami Gardens, ran with his teammate Genesis Kennedy, who placed second. “I enjoyed the race; it reminded me of when I ran cross-country in high school,” he said.
Tania Almedia of Deerfield Beach placed second in the women’s division and enjoyed the overall atmosphere. “This was an amazing race, and I had a good run this morning,” she said.
Carla DaSilva of Coconut Creek said she enjoys running. “This was a good event, and I loved being able to run in a 5K,” she said.
After the race, Chamber leaders displayed a replica of a $4,000 check. This represents the money raised for the Education Foundation from signature events, which was then divided and given to programs at ten schools in Coral Springs and Coconut Creek. Representatives from those programs were recognized for receiving their funding.
5k women’s winner Michelle Bowhousen and runner-up Tania Almeida
“These are funds we raise from signature events during the year, including our 5K race, and the money goes to schools in our community,” said Leandro Figuerero, Chair of the chamber’s board.
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