CHILDERSBURG, Ala – A great crowd gathered on a crisp Childersburg morning for the fourth annual Childersburg Kiwanis 5K & Fun Run, and for the third year in a row, the event honored one man who created the original fundraising event, the late Ben Nelson.
“It’s an important event for the community, and one that has become an important means for Kiwanis in Childersburg to be of financial support in so many ways for youths in the area, from Kiwanis Park to scholarships for our graduating high school seniors,” said project chair Robbie Riddle. “It was great having Ben’s family out in support of a project that meant so much to our beloved former member.”
Riddle went on to thank those who came out to participate, along with many community sponsors.
“Support from the community helps us do more for youths in the area. We still have some accounting to do, but it looks like the bottom line for the event will be close to $8,000 or $9,000 raised,” added Riddle.
Sylacauga’s Caleb Pollard was the Overall male 5K participant, with Tammy Thornburg of Anniston leading the way as the overall female runner. The other top finishers were:
Harlyn Parrot (F – 9 & Under Division)
Makayla Lambert (F – 10 to 14 Division)
Macy Taylor (F – 15 to 19 Division)
Eden Kornegay (F – 20 to 29 Division)
Amber McDickenson (F – 40 to 49 Division)
Kim Puckett (F – 50 to 59 Division)
Timothy Ricks (M – 15 to 19 Division)
Tyler Arnold (M – 20 to 29 Division)
Tyler Culberson (M – 30 to 39 Division)
Ron Carroll (M – 40 to 49 Division)
James Chatman (M – 60 to 69 Division
