A beautiful fall morning for 3rd annual Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk

[October 14, 2013]  A few sprinkles on Saturday morning didn't hinder those who came out for the third annual Moving Forward 5K Run/Walk. It was still a beautiful fall morning to get some exercise, with pleasant temperatures in the 60s and no wind.

The activity, hosted by Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation and Memorial SportsCare at ALMH, took place in beautiful Edward Madigan State Park a few miles south of Lincoln and drew a little over 170 participants.

Before the primary event, there was a dash for kids 10 and under.

All finishers of the chip-timed 5K were given medals, and prizes were awarded in male and female groups: overall, 60 and over, 11 and under, and stroller.

Marty Ahrends, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, and Todd Mourning, D.P.T., physical therapist and manager of rehab services, welcomed participants, saying: "Our mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, and what better way than through exercise."

Ahrends extended a big thank-you to all the sponsors. The run/walk is a fundraiser. Proceeds would be used to support local wellness programs.

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