Cranston Runners Take Top Spots in Annual KDMF Race

“If Katie is looking down on us as we embark on this year’s KDMF road race, I am sure she would truly feel blessed and overwhelmed by the way her legacy continues in this way and by the love and support that she continue to receive after all these years.”

Those were the words of Katie DeCubellis’s father, also the Executive Director of the Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation.

For the past sixteen years thousands have weaved their way through picturesque Narragansett helping to keep Katie’s life shining through and Sunday June 7th reinforced how Katie’s life continues to shine.

At just thirteen a drunk driver killed Katie and her best friend’s mother in October of 1999. This annual family day helps the foundation spread their mission to race awareness about the dangers of drinking and distracted driving.

“Katie always exhibited a passion for community service and helping others, and would be very grateful in knowing that this event brings the community together to further those pursuits.”states DeCubellis. “No doubt, Katie would be very honored and humbled by all the runners, walkers and their families who participate in the race year after year, rain or shine, as we combine our efforts to try to make a positive difference throughout our community..”

This year the top male winner is 19 year old Adam Thies of Cranston who raced in at 17:19. Thies is also a runner at URI. The top female winner is also from Cranston, 20 year old Ali Hackett who clocked in at 18:45.

In the past fifteen years thousands have weaved their way through picturesque Narragansett helping to keep Katie’s life shining through. At just thirteen a drunk driver killed Katie and her best friend’s mother in October of 1999. This annual family day helps the Foundation spread its mission to promote awareness about the dangers of drinking and distracted driving. This year, the KDMF is proud to welcome as a new Sponsor, Skechers, which will donate various giveaways for the participants and award the top overall three male and female winners with a pair of Skechers Performance footwear.

In addition to a competitive race and walk, the event is family friendly. Attractions include face painting, an inflatable bounce, free Brickley’s ice cream, pizza, raffles, and music.

To date, The KDMF has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships, prizes and donations. John and Meg have given presentations in schools and conferences throughout the country, reaching more than 130,000 students and adults.

Awards and prizes were given to the first three male and female runners in several age divisions from 10 to 70+ years, as well as a wheelchair division. Tee-shirts will be provided to the first 500 registered participants. For more information log onto www.kdmf.org. For more information or to interview John and Meg DeCubellis please contact Laura Clarizio.