Rosecrance takes second place in Run for the Kids 5K in Chicago
The Run for the Kids 5K, presented by Ignite the Spirit and co-sponsored by Rosecrance, was held Thursday, July 18, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Rosecrance took second place at the event, with a team of runners and walkers who braved the heat to help children. Several runners from Rosecrance placed individually as well, including Recovery Home Technician Anthony Hardin, who came in third place in the race. Also, volunteers from the Rosecrance staff helped with registration at the event.
The race is held annually by Ignite the Spirit, an organization that was launched in 2003 by Chicago firefighters in response to the attacks of 9/11 and to help the families of first responders. The organization grew to embrace several causes, with a special focus on those that help children. This year’s event helped Chicago children’s hospitals as well as children affected by the Sandy Hook and Boston Marathon tragedies.
Here are some photos from the event.
The back of the official Team Rosecrance T-Shirt
Runners, walkers and volunteers from Rosecrance, which was a co-sponsor of the Ignite the Spirits Run for the Kids 5K Thursday, July 18, in Chicago.
Pastor James Swartout helps out at the registration tent at the Run for the Kids 5K.
Director of Communications Judy Emerson works at the Rosecrance table at the Run for the Kids 5K.
Senior Mental Health Clinician Kala Anders and Senior Access Counselor Christina Gloria wait for the start of the race.
Anthony Hardin (who placed third in the Run for the Kids 5K), David Snow and James Nachampassack pose after completing the race.
Recovery Home Technician Anthony Hardin congratulates Rosecrance President/CEO Philip W. Eaton at the Run for the Kids finish line.
The Rosecrance team placed second at the Ignite the Spirit Run for the Kids 5K, which was held July 15 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The team, from left: Elizabeth Mundy-Hemmerich, Philip W. Eaton, Christina Gloria, Kala Anders, John Schuster, Anthony Hardin, William Bounthong, David Snow and (kneeling) James Nachampassack.
Assessment Counselor David Snow and Senior Access Counselor Christina Gloria both earned honors at the Run for the Kids 5K.
Director of Development Jane Armitage and her daughter, Isabella, pose before the Run for the Kids 5K.
Vice President for Community Mental Health Mary Ann Abate and Director of Communications Judy Emerson were among the walkers on Team Rosecrance.
Executive Assistant Ann Bown helps unit technician William Bounthong and receptionist James Nachampassack register for the 5K.
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