Loveland Turkey Trot breaks record for attendance

LOVELAND, Colo. (Nov. 26, 2010) --- The Loveland Turkey Trot 5K run/walk was held Thanksgiving morning at McKee Medical Center. Cold morning temperatures didn’t scare away more than 1700 participants and more than 100 volunteers – the most ever for this annual event.

More than $35,000 was raised. One hundred percent of entry fees and sponsorship contributions will benefit the Stepping Stones Adult Day Program at McKee. This program provides participants an opportunity to socialize, build friendships, and enjoy stimulating activities in a safe, caring environment. By tailoring activities to meet individual’s specific needs, Stepping Stones becomes a place where dignity, confidence, security and independence are assured, giving participants new levels of freedom and enhancing their quality of life.

Overall winners were: 1st Place Male: Jed Morgan with a time of 16:54; 1st Place Female: Karina Ernst with a time of 18:57; 1st Place Male Masters: Steve Read with a time of 18:38 and 1st Place Female Masters: Karen East with a time of 23:32.  Overall Walker Winners were Brad Changstrom, 1st Place Male, with a time of 25:00 and Julia Wald, 1st Place Female, with a time of 26:53. Timed results for each runner can be found at www.McKeeFoundation.com.

Thank you to event sponsors, the Reporter-Herald, NOCO 5, Standard Register, Dr. Stowers Orthodontics, Great Harvest Bread, Max Muscle, Waste Management, Advanced Medical Imaging, and Home State Bank.