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Mary Gibbs Memorial

YMCA 5k Fun Run / Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2008

9:00 am

Don't Miss The Friday Night

Pep Rally Potluck

- It'll Inspire You!

More...

Click here for photos of the 2007 Event!

A Great Run/Walk

The Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run/Walk is a great 5k race or walk, in beautiful San Luis Obispo. One aid station will be present on the course. The event begins and ends at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA facility in San Luis Obispo at 1020 Southwood Drive. Prizes will be awarded to the top finshers in a variety of divisions - including canine! It is sure to provide a fun time for the whole family.

Walkers are welcome.

Pre-Event Registration Fees:

$25.00 YMCA Members

$30 Community Members

$5 Children (Age 13-6)

Free Children (Age 5 & Under)

Register Early and Save: An additional $5 will be added to registrations on the day of the event. Register early and save!

Check-In and race day registration begins at 8 AM.

Award ceremony will begin at 10:00 am.

Prizes will be awarded for:

1st Place
1st - 3rd Place Men
1st - 3rd Place Women
1st Place Seniors (55+)
1st Place Kids
1st Place Parent and Stroller
1st - 3rd Place Canine

San Luis Obispo County YMCA
Funds raised through the event will support YMCA

youth development, sports and fitness programs

throughout San Luis Obispo County.

2008 Fun Run Goal
We hope that this race will raise $2,000 to support the

community building programs of the San Luis Obispo County YMCA. Your support can help us reach that goal. If you would like to help

the YMCA in our community, please e-mail Laura Weber.

Register: You can register in any of three ways:

Online registration requires an additional surcharge of $3. Please see other registration options below.

Download & Fax or Mail Your Registration Form (Must be Received By 5 pm on June 6, 2008)
Register The Day Of The Event Registration will be taken beginning at 8 am on the day of the race. Day-of-Event registration cannot guaranteed availability of Race Shirt and goodies. An additional $5 will be charged for registration on the day of the event. Check-in will begin at 8:00 am.

Pre-Event Registration Fees:

$25 YMCA Members
$30 Community Members
$5 Children (Age 13-6)
Free Children (Age 5 & Under)

What is provided to the runners and walkers:

Race Shirt
Delicious Continental Breakfast
Post Race Snacks and Water
Raffle Prizes
Awards for the top three male and female finishers.

Event Sponsor

This event is due to the tireless efforts and generosity of Chester Gibbs. If not for his vision and financial support, the first fun run would be just an idea. Instead we are now celebrating the third annual Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run and Walk.

Chester is a long-time friend and employee of the San Luis Obispo County YMCA. For over 15 years, he and his late wife Mary, came to reflect the essence of what community means at the YMCA. Mary, at Chester's side, spent many years as a volunteer with the Y and touched people's hearts in many ways. Mary's legacy is what we might all hope for ourselves, that the essence of who we are lives on through others. She is with us in our hearts are we celebrate her legacy with this run, thanks to Chester's generosity.

Please come be a part of it, and join our community at the YMCA.

Pep Rally & Potluck -Friday Night

Friday, June 6, 5:30 - 7 pm

Click here for event flyer

Join us for a fun Summertime Potluck and Pep Rally as we get ready to kick-off the Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run/Walk. Bring your favorite dish to share and come enjoy the company.
Dana Cummings, an amputee surfer and tri-athlete, will share some inspirational words that “anyone, no matter what, can ‘still do’, and do more.”

About Dana:

"My motto is - Still Do

I grew up in rural Maine in a little town called East Livermore and served six years in the Marine Corps, serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I graduated from Thomas College in Waterville, Maine in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering.

I am 38 years old, a single father of three, and engaged to be married in October to a wonderful woman named Rebecca.

I lost my leg 5 1/2 years ago on August 9, 2002 due to injuries sustained in a automobile accident. After being laid up for a few weeks I decided that I had to make a choice, either I could let this destroy me, or make me stronger. I chose the latter and started setting goals for what I wanted to do now that I was an amputee.

Since losing my left leg I have done a half Iron Man with the challenged Athletes Foundation, and participated in various other triathlons. I have learned to surf (4 months after losing my leg), competed, and qualified for the U.S. Western Region championships for surfing in 2004. Surfing, wake-boarding, water-skiing, rock climbing, wind surfing, and soccer are all sports I have participated in since losing my leg that I did not do before losing it.

I have worked as a missionary, in Tanzania, Africa helping to build schools and teach computers to the local population.

Currently I am the Executive Director for the Association of Amputee Surfers. We have put together six clinics this year to teach those with disabilities the healing joy of surfing. To learn more visit our site at www.ampsurf.com.

I guess I feel anyone no matter what can "still do", and do more. You just have to want it. Most everyone has the ability they just need the desire, and help in getting started. I lost my leg not my life, and I realize that God has given me a very precious gift. It is not the gift of life, but the awareness of how precious life is. I don't want to waste a moment of my time. I want to experience everything that is out there in the world. We only get one shot at it here, I plan on giving it my best effort."

- Dana Cummings

Supporters Needed -

In-kind product supporters are needed for raffle gifts and other items to defray event expenses. To learn how you can help support this event, call or e-mail Nathan Asher at the SLO County YMCA, 543-8235 ext. 115.

2008 Event Supporters