85 runners up from 35 last year

Jeff Reed wins 4th Annual 5k Devin Laubi Run/Walk; Eric Worsley takes second! - April 27

Jeff Reed of Fall River took first with a time of 16:55. Eric Worsley, also of Fall River and last year’s second place finisher, was second again with 17:45. Reid Burns of Westport (last year’s winner) came in third at 18:48. Reports had Jeff Reed flying through the course with almost a minute over second place finisher Eric Worsley. This young man can run!

The gray Sunday morning didn’t dampen the runners’ spirits as the 10 a.m. race time saw 85 runners queue up at Bristol Community College on 777 Elsbree Street in Fall River to take part in the 4^th annual running of the Devin Laubi Run/Walk. The 85 runners were up from 35 last year. “This was a tremendous participation improvement in this event for us,” said Robin Burns-Laubi, event organizer.

The 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk, sponsored by the Devin Laubi Foundation, benefits families of children with cancer, and children’s organizations. “We’ve helped 5 children in need just this year, and looks like it will be a busy year,” said Robin. “I have the name of another child in need. So thank you all for joining us for our 5K, and help us help more kids in need!”

“Sponsors took up the gauntlet and contributed some outstanding raffle items and prizes,” said Robin. “Winners received sneakers and t-shirts from Reebok; Dominos of Fall River provided free pizza; Down to Earth Natural Foods of New Bedford donated four backpacks stuffed full of natural and nutritious snacks; and Old Westport Beer and Wine of Westport contributed two $25 gift certificates. I hope I didn’t miss mentioning other supporters,” Robin said.

The organizers provided water, bananas and power bars; and the first 100 registrants received silk-screened t-shirts. “We grossed about $2000,” said Robin. “We provided cash prizes for the top 3 best times for men, women and under 18 categories. The proceeds from the event will directly aid families of children stricken with cancer.”

“Our community’s continued support for children with cancer warms our hearts,” said Robin. “These kids need their parents more than ever during these times. Your support helps ensure a frightened child can have what they need, or at least what we can help with. As most of you know, Devin needed and wanted both of his parents while he endured the horrors of cancer. Unfortunately our financial situation did not warrant that without loosing our home, Devin’s home, or being able to put food on the table and maintain our health insurance (very much needed at that time). We feel we are granting the unspoken wish come true; it’s not Disney, but it’s the heart’s need, for parent and child,” Robin said.

1^st place finishers received $75, and sneakers and t-shirts from Reebok; 2^nd place finishers got $50 and a jacket; and 3^rd got $25.

There was a great raffle of donated items, including running jackets, and gift certificates from local restaurants.

From the left: Robin and husband Andy checking in the runners; Mary Cass 1rd place womens, Eric Worsley 2nd place mens,

Reid Burns 3rd place mens; and spectator Karen Costa with her son David.

Race Results

Mens
Jeff Reed	Fall River	16:55
Eric Worsley	Fall River	17:45 (2^nd last year)
Reid Burns	Westport	18:48 (winner last year)

Women
Mary Cass	Westport	19:36
Madalena Boudreau	Fall River	20:13
Sara Greene	Attleboro	22:36

18 and Younger
Nicholas Blake	Berkley	19:07
Jason Foster	Fairhaven	21:22
Mike Grinnell	Fall River	22:44

For more information about this event or other Devin Laubi activities, please email Robin at: mydevin@netzero.com

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