First Holiday Hustle a hit

Over 140 individuals participated in the first annual Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Sheboygan Falls YMCA and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Saturday, Dec. 5.

With a blanket of snow on the ground, runners and walkers came out to kick off the holiday season and be a part of the inaugural festive fundraising event in Sheboygan Falls.

Half of all race registration fees, as well as individual race donations from the event, went directly to the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

In addition, proceeds from the local business sponsorships support the YMCA’s Fitness Program.

Brenda McBain and Suzanne served as co-chairs of the event.

Also volunteering their efforts were Tracey Aukerman, Edith Beardsmore, Dave Berlin, Lindee Claerbout, Teresa Claerbout, Maquel Deckard, Corine Demske, Angela Dulmes, Bob Grosshuesch, Pam Grosshuesch, Mike Gustafson, Terri Huether, Kayla Koeppler, Larry McBain II, Merita Messer, Becky Moeller, Kayla Post, Jessica Roehrborn, Terry Scholten, Jack Smies, Margaret Smies, Dana Waara, Donna Wendlandt and the YMCA Staff.

Event sponsors included the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls YMCA, American Family Insurance, Better Life Chiropractic & Wellness, Big Apple Bagel, Bob’s Piano Service, Bread & Bean Eatery, CPN, Culver’s of Plymouth, Curative Therapies, Dutchland Plastics, Luedke Associates, Masters Gallery, Natural Healing Acupuncture, Oostburg State Bank, Pepsi Bottling Group, Plymouth Fire Department, St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis, Torke Coffee, TRICOR Insurance, Watson’s Vending & Food Service, Whispering Orchards and WPS.

A list of race times can be found at the YMCA Web site www.sheboygancountyymca.org.