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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-10-12, Page 10The 4th Annual Great Hospital Race raises $6,700 for Wingham Hospital Ten teams of two com- peted in the Great Hospital Race on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. They all completed a 7km fun run featuring five sporty, goofy and puzzling chal- lenges along the route. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Wingham & District Hospital Founda- tion and between the pledges raised by partici- pants and corporate spon- sorship, the race raised over $6,700 for new Hi -Lo beds at the Hospital. The Great Hospital Race is an Amazing Race -type event and the challenges this year included the Oreo Face Race, in which racers had to eat an Oreo stuck to their forehead without using their hands, a paper house construction challenge, the Gross Food Gamble in which racers had to roll a dice to determine how many lem- ons wedges, shots of pickle juice, spoons of vegemite or cups of clams they would have to eat, a tennis serves challenge, and the Frozen Toes Marble Grab in which racers had to retrieve mar- bles from a pool of ice using their feet. A large part of $6,700 raised was thanks to top pledge collectors Emily Chester and Leanne Marks, who raised over $1,600. They were rewarded for their efforts by being allowed to select one other team to receive a one minute delay at the beginning of the race. Defending champ Zak Ashley successfully defended his title by coming in first once again with his partner Rachel Bedard. Sec- ond place went to Shannon Lahay and Megan Duquette and third place to Tyler Jutzi and Chris Corbett. All of the teams finished the race with great enthusiasm. The WDH Foundation would like to recognize all the participants, volunteers, team donors, corporate sponsors - with special rec- ognition to long-time lead sponsor Howick Mutual Insurance - and product donors, who helped make the race happen. We couldn't have done it with- out you. It was a fun morn- ing for a great cause. For more information or to support the hospital visit www.wdhfoundation.ca Wednesday, October 12, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 11 Participating teams present the funds raised following the Race. Teammates Dr. Joanne Reid and Holly Al having fun along the race route. Jennica Cottenie and Megan Goetz retrieving marbles with their feet. All the teams prior to the race. Teammates and sisters Emily Chester and Leanne Marks completing the tennis challenge. Chris Corbett, Chris Allan and Tonya Shaw trying to eat Oreos stuck to their head without any hands. Winners Rachel Bedard and Zak Ashley eating sour lemon wedges. Submitted The 4th Annual Great Hospital Race brought in $6,700 for Wingham Hospital Foundation, with 10 teams participating in the Oct. 1, 2016 event.