Talkin' Turkey: Chatham Trot Takes In $30K For Charity

CHATHAM, NJ - For the 11th time in as many years the Chatham Turkey Trot kicked off Thanksgiving with a run for charity and this year the event hit a high water mark with $30,000 in donations.

”I am pleased to report that the 11th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot raised more than $30,000 attracting more than 1,000 runners. Over the past eleven years we have raised more than of $180,000 in support of our first responders and diabetes research and education befitting the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Chatham Emergency Squad and The Barton Center for Diabetes Education," said Chatham Township Committeeman and Chatham Turkey Trot Founder and President Curt Ritter.

The Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition representing all that is great about the Chatham Township community. Each year it continues to grow as the Chatham community comes together to give thanks for all that we have and to raise funds for those dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of others.

"We remain grateful for the support of our runners, sponsors, and volunteers and everyone the very best this holiday season and much success and happiness in the New Year," Ritter said. "We hope to see you all for the 12th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot."

Ritter noted the sponsors who helped make the event a success:

• Lead Sponsor: Investors Bank
• Gold Sponsor: The Law Offices of Rosemary Stone-Dougherty Esq.
• Silver Sponsors: Allstate Johmann Insurance and Financial Group, BoxCar, Dreyer's Lumber and Hardware
• Bronze Sponsors: HomeLight, Kitchen Intuitions, Klas Electric, Kraftmaster Renovations Morris Animal Inn, Simonfay Landscaping
• Gifts-In-Kind Sponsors: GoBallistic Sports, SunSweet, and Bradley and Sons Funeral Homes.

Results: 2019 winners

• 5K Men: Brad DeMarco 16:44
• 5K Women: Lindsay Hausman 19:30
• 5K Boy: Sean Burns 21:30
• 5K Girl: Juliana Falzarano 22:30
• 1 Mile Boy: Max Voight 5:31
• 1 Mile Girl: Hazel Cignarella 5:58

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