ABC/#186/MultiSport, Timber Pointe, 5-18-24

 

May 18 was a beautiful day for ABC#186/Multi-Sport. $1,370 was donated to Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, thanks to 41 participants/donors. The swim had been canceled but it was an awesome day for running and bicycling. Thanks so much to everyone who donated, attended, organized, volunteered, brought food, cooked, and enhanced the day with your enthusiasm.


At 8:00, Lydia Gartner thanked us and told us how our donations help Timber Pointe provide specialized outdoor programs for individuals with disabilities and illnesses. It was especially heartwarming to hear Lydia read a thank you note sent by one of the parents. We than took a group photo and ran either the 4-mile or 8-mile road course.

At 9:15, bicyclists took off for a guided tour of either a 13 or 29-mile ride.



At 11:30, the cookout started. Great feast: pork chops, grilled chicken breasts, brats, snacks, coffee cake, cookies, fruit, and beverages. Thanks to the chefs, Robbie Pratt and Mike Johnson. Also thanks to those who brought food. A partial list includes Central Illinois Masters Swim Team (pork chops, brats, chicken breasts), Stacy Sheridan (coffee cake), and Tod Williamson (beverages)!

Thanks to Kevin McCarthy, John Pratt, and Tod Williamson for organizing. Thanks to all helped with the various duties. All of these events now add up to $23,377 for Timber Pointe. All 186 ABC runs total $229,470 in donations to local children’s charities!

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