- September 24, 2013
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Pups in pink join their owners in the one-mile, pet-friendly walk. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler County Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic Andy Thomas wears his uniform while running the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast resident Elijah River-Jackson shows his breast cancer awareness spirit. Photo by Paige Wilson
Riley Rose gets excited before the pet-friendly walk. Photo by Paige Wilson
And they're off! Photo by Paige Wilson
Kodak and Weezie sport pink accessories. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Gail Weitz, Taylor Hadley, Heather and Tristan Priestat, Leeann Price and Jon Weitz. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland starts the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler County Chamber of Commerce Membership Development Director Robbin Wilson and President/CEO Jorge Gutierrez show their support for the cause. Photo by Paige Wilson
Pups in pink join their owners in the one-mile, pet-friendly walk. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast resident Bella Salazar is decked out in pink. Photo by Paige Wilson
Representing Chick-fil-A, a top sponsor: Kelsey Ringberg, Stacey Davis, Griffin Wilder, Glen Efford, Avelyn Zabel, Jen Efford, Teri Willrick and Blake Zebel. Photo by Paige Wilson
Koda poses for a closeup. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Sharon Wagner, Lisa Zurheide, Laurie Quattrocchi and Amanda Vail Finn before the run. Photo by Paige Wilson
The Matanzas High School cheerleaders sport pink socks to show their support while cheering on the runners at the start/finish line. Photo by Paige Wilson
Runners began the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler County Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic Andy Thomas wears his uniform while running the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
Runners begin the 5K. Photo by Paige Wilson
The sun rises as runners start the race. Photo by Paige Wilson
Second-place finisher is Palm Coast resident David Morden. Behind him is third-place finisher Rocky Giannetta, of Palm Coast. Photo by Paige Wilson
A sea of pink is seen reflecting in a pond by the hospital during the one-mile, pet-friendly walk. Photo by Paige Wilson
Dogs of all sizes touted pink costumes and accessories, matching their two-legged friends, for the annual Pink Army 5K at Florida Hospital Flagler.
The 5K, which was held during the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 14, supports breast cancer awareness, education and screening through a partnership with Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and the city of Palm Coast.
FHFF Director John Subers said between 1,000 and 1,200 runners, spectators and performers — including the Matanzas High School cheerleaders and Indian Trails Middle School spirit team — came out to support the cause.
“It’s very satisfying to know that so many people care about our community and raising money and awareness and just being a part of a great community,” Subers said. “It was a lot of fun.”
In addition to the chipped-timed 5K that kicked off at 7:45 a.m., there was a one-mile, pet-friendly fun walk and a kids fun run. Subers said the pink out your pup contest really took off, both last year and this year.
The Foundation started the Pink Army 5K initiative in 2010. All proceeds from the event will go toward assisting qualified patients in the community to help to pay for mammograms, breast ultrasounds, stereotactic breast biopsies, education and other specific diagnostic services.
