Corporate Cup Run/Walk Was Fun for All

Last night's Corporate Cup Run/Walk which was part of the larger Valley YMCA Sunset 5K race was a lot brighter than the weather for the more than 200 participants. Nearly 100 of the walkers and runners were Corporate Cup participants trying to squeeze out the last possible points towards this year's final standings.

Perkin Elmer was out in force with the largest delegation of runners; but BIC, TEAM, Inc., Birmingham Group Health Services, the Valley Y and Spectrum Plastics also had great participation. The overall winner of the race was Phil Padilla from Shelton who topped the field by almost two minutes in 16:08. Perkin Elmer's Jeff Roginielewicz, a former Derby High School star, was the first Corporate Cup runner and third overall across the line in 18:32. Perkin Elmer's Kate Phillips was the first female Corporate Cup finisher in a time of 23:19 marking Perkin Elmer's domination of the event. Jenn Ardrey of Milford was the female winner in a time of 21:35.

It was a cool and cloudy evening - just right for a nice run or walk. There were a lot of smiling faces throughout the evening, but I don't think any were brighter than Carl Campbell's. That's him (#233) on the right in the picture above finishing with Jim Cronin of the Birmingham Group. As you can tell from the picture, darkness was approaching rapidly as they finished their walk. No one drew a bigger cheer on the evening than Glen however. You see, he is 93 years old and just took up walking in the last two years! Though not a Corporate Cup participant, his determination to improve his health through exercise embodies the very reason for the Corporate Cup and the Healthy Team competition, and we congratulate him for finishing - and winning his age group!! You can click here to see our photo album of many of the participants.

The final Corporate Cup results will be announced at the Awards Reception on June 23 at Griffin Hospital. Make your reservations now!