Race News
Local Companies Announce Major Sponsorship
The Bridge the Gap to Health planning committee would like to thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for their continued support of the Bridge the Gap to Health Race. They are once again a major sponsor of the race.
A big thank you to The Quincy Hearld-Whig! They have agreed to sponsor this year's race marshal and speaker, Amby Burfoot.
In addition to the Hy-Vee on Harrison hosting the training program runs, Hy-Vee has teamed with Refreshment Services Pepsi to Sponsor the 2010 particpant and finisher medals. Hy-Vee and Refreshment Services Pepsi are also working on plans to promote the race and raise money for the MedAssist program. Check back often for more details!
The comittee would like to thank all our 2010 sponsors, including our founding sponsors Quincy Catholic Charities, Quincy Medical Group and Blessing Hospital. The support of our sponsors continues to make the race bigger and better each year.
Quincy Steamboat Offering Cooking Classes
Sondra Bartley of Quincy Steamboat Company, proud sponsor of the Bridge the Gap to Health Race, is offering delicious and nutritious cooking classes to benefit the MedAssist program. The classes will be taught at Quincy Steamboat, 833 Kentucky. Each class will cost $20 and last approximately 2 hours.
Saturday, February 13 - Noon - 2:00 pm - Be Kind to Your Heart
Tuesday, February 23 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Soups and Salads
Thursday, March 11 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Grains and Seeds
Thursday, April 1 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Healthy Snacks
Wednesday, April 28 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Grilling
Class size is limited to 22 participants.To register call Carrie, 217-228-2323, or email btg@quincymedgroup.com.
Win a Free Massage
GREAT NEWS! Quincy Medical Group massage therapist, Cindy Spake, knows that training for a half marathon can be difficult. She is offering training program participants a chance to win one of four free massages each month of training. Learn More.
2009 Race Results
Vist Fleet Feet St. Louis to view 2009's race results. Fleet Feet will be returning to time the race in 2010.2009 Race Photography
Visit Thomas Photographic to view photos from 2009. Thomas Photographic will be taking more photos in 2010.
Carl's Shoes New Balance Winners
We have compiled the unofficial results for the winners of the Carls's Shoes New Balance Challenge. These are people who sought pledges for running or walking in the event. The top 6 fundraisers below won a free pair of New Balance shoes courtesy of Carls Shoes here in Quincy. We will be in contact with the winners in a few days. Thank you to these top six fundraisers for your hard work and benefiting the MedAssist program of Quincy Catholic Charities:
1) Mike Lowes
2) Diane Wagner
3) Vicky Dry
4) Netty Hatch
5) Tina Wingerter
6) Clifton Anders
Most importantly the Carl's Shoes New Balance Challenge raised over $4,500 for MedAssist for the 2009 event. Congrats to all our winners.