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photos & story by
Brooke Appleby
Leslie Foley, Sabina & Sam Schweineberg, Amy Stern
Tristan, Ashley & Todd Vannoy
Ashley Hale, Sarah Brady & Jason Hale
Raleigh, Christen, Gunter & Kari Price
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unners were undeterred by the torrential downpour of rain and the echo
of thunder in the distance. The 5th Annual Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun
Run took place on September 4, despite an initial weather delay. After
racers puddled through the Nature Trail they enjoyed food, music from DJ
Shane from Rock The House while the kids got a little wetter in the splash pad while
waiting for the awards ceremony.
The race was supported by Visit South Walton and the proceeds benefited Alaqua
Animal Refuge. The money raised will be used for Alaqua’s adoption program
and animal spaying and neutering, micro-chips, accommodations for special needs
animals and rehabilitation of injured animals.
VIP Destin at Alys Beach
Shawn Sherman, Frasier Hansen & Chas Swanson
Chris Brady, Daryl Kimche, Beth Boswell
& Sarah Brady
Michelle Le, Katy Kitto, Thomas Le, Byeolah Henson & Danielle Le
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