Shown from left are race organizers and representatives of the non-profits that benefitted: Amanda Gordineer from CEO, Stephen Taren from Wet Paint Printing + Design and NEPA Racing Inc., Jim Gillespie of the JCC, Paula Chaiken of the JCC and Sara’s Table, Crystal Wright of the JCC, and David Bass from NEPA Racing Inc. Submitted photo

Shown from left are race organizers and representatives of the non-profits that benefitted: Amanda Gordineer from CEO, Stephen Taren from Wet Paint Printing + Design and NEPA Racing Inc., Jim Gillespie of the JCC, Paula Chaiken of the JCC and Sara’s Table, Crystal Wright of the JCC, and David Bass from NEPA Racing Inc.

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The Ben August Thanks for Giving Day 5K was held on Nov. 23, 2023.

More than 350 athletes registered for this first year event and covered the 5K distance by running or walking. In all, $11,355 was raised and divided among three different local non-profit organizations: CEO, Sara’s Table and Food Dignity.

All proceeds raised on this Thanksgiving event will go towards feeding local people in need.

A check presentation was held on Dec. 6 at the JCC.