- Christina Couch
The AdventHealth Manchester Foundation hosted its annual 5K Run/Walk last Sunday at Rawlings and Stinson Park, bringing together the community for a day of health, connection, and celebration. With 30 participants enjoying beautiful weather and scenic views, the event was a great success.
🏁 Congratulations to the following winners:
- Overall Male: Kevin McLendon
- Overall Female: Andrea Smith
- Age Group Winners
- 14 and Under Female: Ruthie Day
- 14 and Under Male: Dominik Wagers
- 15–19 Female: Andrea Smith
- 15–19 Male: Carson Collett
- 30–39 Female: Lindsey Culver
- 30–39 Male: Kevin McLendon
- 40–49 Female: Virginia Golden
- 40–49 Male: Michael Ledford
- 50–59 Female: April Hubbard
- 60–69 Female: Christine Baker and Jill Cody Prater (tie)
- 60–69 Male: Chuck Thomas
70+ Male: Kenneth Roark
- The AdventHealth Manchester Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to all participants, volunteers, and supporters who made this event possible. Proceeds from the race will support the Hospital Modernization Project.
AdventHealth Manchester is excited to share our ongoing modernization project, focused on updating patient rooms to create a more comfortable, healing environment for every individual we serve. These enhancements are designed to improve privacy, comfort, and overall care—ensuring our patients feel supported in body, mind, and spirit.
You can be part of this transformation.
Donate today at AdventHealthManchester.com/Give.
14 and Under Male: Dominik Wagers
14 and Under Female: Ruthie Day
30–39 Female: Lindsey Culver
40–49 Male: Michael Ledford
15–19 Male: Carson Collett
50–59 Female: April Hubbard
60–69 Male: Chuck Thomas
60–69 Female: Christine Baker and Jill Cody Prater (tie)
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