Mother's Day Walk/Run
The Renewal House annual Mother’s Day 5K Fun Run and Walk was held at the Remington Recreation Trail, Partridge Run Golf Course on May 9th. There were 85 participants and 32 sponsors who helped raise $6,045.   All money received supports the residential and non-residential services offered to domestic violence victims in St. Lawrence County.   

There was one grand prize consisting of a set of Adirondack Chairs, made by David Jenne of Hammond, for the person who raised the most money.   That prize was won by Cindy Furgison of Waddington.  A prize was also awarded to the first woman, man, girl and boy to cross the finish line.  The winners were: Lennie Davis, Potsdam 18:51, Louise Parks, Potsdam 24:04, Allison Mousaw, Canton 25:51, and Sam Chambre`, Williamstown, ON 27:43.    

Renewal House would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:  Big M – Potsdam, Community Bank, N.A., David Carver Insurance Agency, Dunkin Donuts, Genaway’s Oil Supply, Great Northern Printing, Hair Designs, Handymen For Hire, Johnston’s H2O Zone, Jose` L. Lizardi, M.D., Key Bank – Canton, Kuenzler’s Dairy Equipment, L.P. Thompson Insurance, Lekki Hill Fischer & Duprey, MX Petroleum Corp., North Country Savings Bank, P&C – Canton, Parker Line Striping, Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers, Phoebe’s, Ponderosa – Potsdam, SeaComm Federal Credit Union, Sears – Potsdam, St. Lawrence County District Attorney, St. Lawrence County Sheriff, St. Lawrence Business Services, Time Warner Cable, TJ Toyota, Truax & Son Insurance, Village Market, 96.7 YES FM and Q-Country 102.9.

A special thanks to David Jenne for the grand prize donation, Colleen, CJ and Jason at YES FM & Q-Country for reaching out LIVE to the community, Matt Peacock for bringing his tent and to the Village of Canton and Partridge Run Golf Course for the use of the Remington Recreation Trail. 

“We would like to thank the sponsors, participants and especially the community for their contributions,” said Renewal House Executive Director Ilene J Burke.  “Through your continued support, we are able to give adults and children, who experience domestic violence, the opportunity to live their lives free from violence.” 

 


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