MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER "RUN FOR RAEGAN" WINNERS ANNOUNCED

(08/28/2014)

Raegen volleyball tournaments spiked competition

Enjoying the noon day sun and activities

The 1st Annual "Run for Raegen," a fundraiser for Calhoun school kids, was held at the Arnoldsburg Community Park August 16th, the event is in memory of Raegen Reese McKown of Beech, whose life was cut short by a tragic accident.

The event included a 5K Walk/Run, Volleyball Tournament, and a Cornhole Tournament.

Event organizers say, "On behalf of the Run for Raegen, a local non-profit organization, family, friends, staff and volunteers, would like to thank everyone who donated, participated, and or volunteered for the 1st annual event, including, Calhoun EMS and Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department. The event turned out amazing and it would not have been possible without each person who contributed."

"We greatly appreciate it and look forward to next years event on July 25, 2015. The proceeds are to benefit children of Calhoun County Schools, and we would like to invite everyone to join us in our final decision. We will announce a date to hold a meeting/vote at the West Fork Community Park at Arnoldsburg."

Event Winners are:

5K Female Runners - 1st Amy Nicholas; 2nd Tiffany Davis; 3rd Amie Carilli

5K Male Runners - 1st Michael Thomas; 2nd Jared Haught; 3rd Lucas Wilson

5K Kid Runners - 1st Ben Frederick; 2nd Bradley Lacy; 3rd Case Carter

5K Female Walkers - 1st 1st Kristy Toney; 2nd Kyerstan Perkins; 3rd Betty Price, Peggy Layne, and Lisa Buchanan

5K Male Walkers - 1st Jeff Toney; 2nd Tom Buchanan; 3rd Jake Perkins and Marcus Davis