Thanks to the nearly 1,700 runners and walkers who showed their support on Saturday, April 14th at the Concern Spring Run in Central Park, over $191,483 (and still counting!) was raised for children in Haiti, where one in every two school-aged kids are not in school.
This is the 14th year for the Concern Spring Run, an annual four-mile run through New York City’s Central Park. The 2012 race raised more money than any other run before it, surpassing its goal by $36,483.
“We were deeply moved by the outpouring of support from thousands of New Yorkers for children in Haiti,” said Siobhan Walsh, Executive Director for Concern Worldwide US. “Their kindness, commitment, and compassion for those thousands of miles away make what we do possible and because of their support, more children in Haiti’s most impoverished areas will have access to higher quality education.”
The runners were joined by more than 80 volunteers who gave up their Saturday mornings to make sure the morning went off without a hitch. “More than any other event that we host during the year, we really could not do the Spring Run without the commitment of our volunteers,” said Dara Burke, special events officer for Concern Worldwide US.
Since the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, Concern has provided basic education to more than 15,000 children by rehabilitating 33 schools and setting up temporary learning spaces for children who were displaced by the disaster. With the money raised, Concern will continue to support these programs, which also include teacher training and supply distribution for classrooms and students.
RUNNERS - MEN
First Place: Javier Perez 23:21
Second Place: Carson Peterson 24:08
Third Place: John Hendy 24:10
RUNNERS - WOMEN
First Place: Angela Kaon 27:11
Second Place: Michelle McVann 27:26
Third Place: Jeanne Loftus 27:51
LARGEST FUNDRAISING TEAM
PWC & Friends, 49 members, $29,439.02 raised
PUB CHALLENGE WINNER
The Churchill, 45 members , $7,556 raised
HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE WINNER
Trevor Dragons, 6 members , $1,320 raised
TOP 3 INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS
1st Place- Joan Carroll $20,635
2nd Place- Hiran Patel $2,520
3rd Place- Mark Galway $2,320
Prize Sponsors
We would like to thank our prize sponsors: Actors Temple Theatre; Angel Feet LLC; Banc Café; Brooklyn Brewery; Chelsea Piers; Daily Show; Eamonn’s Bar & Grill; Irish Central Community News; Jack Rabbit Sports; Murph Guide; Pig’n’ Whistle; Pure Spa & Salon; Salt and Battery; St. Luke’s Theatre; Three Monkeys; Tea & Sympathy; Urban Athletics
Special Acknowledgements
Concern would like to acknowledge the staff at the East End Bar, Urban Athletics, and the NYC Parks Department for their incredible support of this year’s Spring Run. A special salute also goes to John Volpe, our volunteer Race Director and his team, along with the incredible team of volunteers, and all the participants and their sponsors who made the Concern Spring Run such a tremendous success. Our thanks to our photographer, Ben Asen and videographer, Christian Baker for capturing all the fun.
For photos of the day, please visit our media library.
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