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2008 5K Race Donates Over $11,000 to Charities

As a non-profit and philanthropic organization, the Kentlands Community Foundation donated 50% of the Race net proceeds to (2) nonprofit entities: $10,500 was granted to the Dolores C. Swoyer Scholarship Fund that gives children in need the opportunity to attend the City of Gaithersburg's summer camp.

City of Gaitherburg Mayor Sidney Katz (center) accepts a big check in the amount of $10,500 from Foundation Chair Lee Wilson (left), John Schlichting, Vice Chair, and 5K Race Director Steve Solbeck (far right) as Michele McGleish, Director of the City's Parks, Recreation and Culture looks on.

A donation of $1,000 was given to the Maryland Senior Olympics, a non-profit organization that provides the chance for Seniors to compete in (32) different sports on a local, state and national level.

Bridget Ryder, Foundation Director, presents Henry Dahle, President of MSO with a donation as MSO Executive Dir. Ted Wroth (far left), and Foundation Member Dennis Stiles (far right) join them.

The 2009 Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk & Kids Fun Runs will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 8 am.