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Jayden Ocean waves at the halfway point. Photo by Paige Wilson
Joseph Mastropierro rounds the corner with runners behind him. He won first in the 25-29 male group. Photo by Paige Wilson
Bryant Smith runs past the water station. Photo by Paige Wilson
Peter McGlashan passes the halfway point. Photo by Paige Wilson
Peyton Godwin rounds the halfway mark. He earned first place for the 50-54 year old males. Photo by Paige Wilson
Matt Miller drinks water as he jogs past the halfway point. Photo by Paige Wilson
Cheryl Koher runs past the water station. Photo by Paige Wilson
Daniel Fulling moves past the water station. Photo by Paige Wilson
Frankie Williams, 17, earns first place in the 5K for males. Photo by Paige Wilson
Frankie Williams, 17, earns first place for males in the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
Matthew Stratton, 13, earns first for the 14 and under age male group. Photo by Paige Wilson
Josh Ryan crosses the finish line to earn first for the 40-44 male age group. Photo by Paige Wilson
Joseph Mastropierro earns first in the 25-29 male group. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ayanna Fulton earns first place for females in the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
Runners collect a medal at the finish line. Photo by Paige Wilson
Chevy Newham wins first place in the 30-34 female group. Photo by Paige Wilson
Jeremiah Walton earns first in the 35-39 male group. Photo by Paige Wilson
Layne Ray, right, earns first for the 50-54 female group. Photo by Paige Wilson
About 180 runners, many decked out in red, white and blue garb, gathered at Marineland to participate in the fourth-annual GratitudeAmerica 5K on Saturday, June 17. A half-mile Fun Run for children age 10 and under was new to the event.
Proceeds from the race will benefit Gratitude America's Military Support Retreats, which provide crucial help for veterans and their support persons in different relaxing environments.
GratitudeAmerica Executive Director Michael Anthony said the organization earned $4,000 from this race, which is right on par for what the nonprofit needs to make the retreats happen.
"We're going to take the proceeds from this race and fund a partial retreat here in Marineland in August," Anthony said.
The retreat will allow veterans and a loved one of their choice find a healing escape free of charge.
"The businesses and people in Flagler County are very supportive of veterans and GratitudeAmerica, and we're extremely grateful for their support and philanthropy," Anthony said.
