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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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