The first Bishop’s 5K race, Nov. 19 at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, raised more than $7,000 for diocesan Catholic Charities. Richelle Vible, executive director of Catholic Charities. called the event very successful. “We were blessed with many new friends who had a chance to learn about Catholic Charities and those we serve throughout the diocese. … We thank everyone who participated [more than 300 registered], with a special “thank you” to Bishop Malooly and our board of directors.” Donations can still be made online at cdow.org/charities.
Running for Charities: Runners participating in the first Bishop’s 5K sponsored by Catholic Charities run through Bellevue State Park Nov. 19. The Dialog/www.DonBlakePhotography.com
Runners from Padua Academy run the Bellevue course. wwwDonBlakePhotography.comWalkers were part of the field at the 5K, including Bishop Malooly in a St. Mark’s High cap and a St. Elizabeth Vikings sweatshirt. wwwDonBlakePhotography.comRuth Lavelle won the women’s division with a 23:22 chip time.wwwDonBlakePhotography.comMatthew Querey, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Wilmington, finished first with a time of 18:28. wwwDonBlakePhotography.comAndrew Cuocolo, 9, and Ethan Clark, 8, cross the finish line at Bellevue State Park Nov. 19. The two speedsters from St. John the Beloved Parish finished 68th and 69th in the field of 258 runners and walkers. wwwDonBlakePhotography.com
