Congratulations to all the participants of our largest Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk & Kids Fun Runs ever!

2009 5K Race Donates $12,500 to 3 Charities

As a non-profit and philanthropic organization, the Kentlands Community Foundation donated 50% of the Race net proceeds to (3) 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. $1,500 was granted to The Dwelling Place, Inc that provides transistional housing for families in Montgomery County, a $500 donation was given to the Maryland Senior Olympics, a non-profit that gives Maryland's Senior  athletes the opportunity to compete in 32 different sports each fall.

City of Gaitherburg Mayor Sidney Katz (center) and Michele Potter, Director of the City's Parks, Recreation and Culture accept a big check in the amount of $10,500 from Foundation Director Bridget Ryder (far left), Vice ChairDennis Stiles  (far right), and 5K Race Director Steve Solbeck (center).

The 2010 Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk & Kids Fun Runs will take place on Saturday, September 4th at 8 am.