Arlington Heights Resident Bill Smith Finishes in Top 3 Males during Imerman Angels Inaugural Brunch Run 5K

This was not your ordinary 5K! On Saturday, July 11, Imerman Angels kicked off their inaugural Brunch Run 5K at Montrose Harbor in Chicago. The inaugural 5K run/walk was announced by Constructive Noise’s Bonnie Greene and raised over $55,000 benefitting Imerman Angels’ mission to enable personalized connections that provide one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Over 700 runners and walkers of all ages, as well as 120 volunteers joined Imerman Angels in an effort to ensure that nobody has to face cancer alone.

The family friendly Brunch Run 5K was one worth running (or walking) for with great rewards and incentives for everyone. The course circled the picturesque Montrose Harbor and featured an on-course “FauxMosa” (non-alcoholic mimosa) station, a Belgian waffle station by Julian’s Recipe and a signature brunch from Chicago’s esteemed Blue Plate Catering once you crossed the finish line! Plus, participants received an event lifestyle t-shirt as a memento of the day.

Participants were encouraged to walk or run the chip timed 5K course in honor or in memory of a loved one who is battling or has battled cancer as an organized team or as an individual. The top three female runners from the event were, with finishing times: Heather Prekop of Chicago (18:22), Kaylee Rasmussen of Chicago (19:49) and Paige Hosbein of Chicago (19:52). The top three male runners were: Dave Crowell of Chicago (18:30), Bill Smith of Arlington Heights (18:36) and Andrew Murray of Chicago (19:28) The biggest fundraiser from the run was Zontziry Johnson, a virtual runner that raised over $600 in honor of her husband Richard who is fighting brain cancer. The biggest fundraising team was The Slowskis and the largest team in attendance was Context Media Health.

Imerman Angels combined the love of fitness with the love of food by partnering with Blue Plate Catering for the inaugural event. When participants crossed the finish line, they were invited to dig into a full spread of delicious brunch items, which included a Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich; Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Egg White Sandwich; Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich; Baked Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Casserole; Breakfast Burrito (Gluten free option available); Apple Wood Smoked Bacon; Seasonal Fruit Display; Blue Plate Pastries; Roasted Breakfast Potatoes and Mini Yogurt Parfaits. Plus, participants sipped on Mimosas from the Mimosa Bar, an Ice Cold Goose Island Beer or a Cold Brew Coffee by High Brew Coffee!

Imerman Angels was proud to partner with Fleet Feet Sports, Blue Plate Catering and Goose Island. Generous sponsors for the Brunch Run included Deloitte US, Lilly Oncology, the Chicago Wolves, Hi Ball Energy, High Brew Coffee, Julian’s Recipe, RedHead Piano Bar and Chicago Athlete magazine.

About Imerman Angels

Imerman Angels, a one-on-one cancer support community, carefully matches and individually pairs a cancer fighter or caregiver with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world. Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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