Big-Hearted Crowd Makes DG’s 5K a Great Success

Walkers and runners turned out in force today (Sunday, 24 April) for the 2016 DG’s 5K Challenge, raising money to help Cayman Heart Fund buy a new ambulance.
The early morning charity challenge attracted more than a thousand registered participants and a large crowd of cheering well-wishers.

Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Miss Cayman Islands Monyque Brooks were at the front of the starting line in the community-wide event which brought together civil servants, private sector employees and members of the public.

The DG’s 5K aims to raise $50,000 towards Cayman Heart Fund’s $150,000-drive to purchase an ambulance for the Health Services Authority and have it on the road by Christmas.

“We had a fantastic turn-out today and great support from the entire community, including our sponsors,” said Mr. Manderson. “While we won’t know the total amount that we have raised for a few days yet, I am confident we are well on our way to helping Cayman Heart Fund buy the ambulance.

“This kind of event shows what we, the people of the Cayman Islands, can do when we all come together. We have benefitted the health of our community and helped raise funds for a great cause. Both today and last week on the Brac were extremely good fun, and I thank all who came along.”

The Deputy Governor also thanked the generous sponsors and the hard-working team of volunteers from both the civil service and private sector, who helped to make the DG’s 5K Challenge a success.

Today’s overall fastest male runner was Dominic Dyer in a time of 17:20, while the overall fastest female runner was Kym Bailey in a time of 20.39.
The fastest civil servant male runner was Peter Davies in a time of 19.49 and the fastest civil servant female runner was Lizzie Berns in a time of 24.38.
Group trophy winners, along with the final fund-raising total, will be announced at a later date.

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Helen Kilpatrick was on hand to help with the prize-giving and Cayman Heart Fund Chairman David Dinner also thanked the crowd for their support in helping to buy a new ambulance.
This is the third annual and most ambitious DG’s 5K Challenge and is part of Mr. Manderson’s vision to have a healthier, more active and socially engaged civil service, while benefitting charitable organisations and initiatives in the Cayman Islands.

The inaugural event in 2014 raised $12,500 for Cayman HospiceCare and last year raised $50,000 for Special Olympics Cayman Islands to help send athletes to the Special Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
(GIS)

Deputy Governors 5K Challenge 2016 – Timed race full results

Fastest overall female

1^st Place                      Kym Bailey                              20:39:40
2^nd Place                      Olivia Shanks                          21:20:30
3^rd Place                      Joanna Mansi                          21:42:30

Fastest overall male

1^st Place                      Dominic Dyer                           17:20:90
2^nd Place                      Victor Magalhaes                    17:56:80
3^rd Place                     Matt Volkwyn                          18:17:50

Female 13 and under

1^st Place                      Molly Kehoe                             24:14:70
2^nd Place                      Mikaeyla Dacres                      27:23:40
3^rd Place                      Katriona Williams                     35:29:10

Female 14 – 16

1^st Place                      Phoebe Serpell                        28:22:50
2^nd Place                      Erika Johncox                          28:22:80
3^rd Place                      0

Female 17 – 19

1^st Place                      Ileann Powery                         31:40:40
2^nd Place                      Booke Seymour                       33:45:70
3^rd Place                      Kylee Glidden                          35:22:70

Female 20 – 29

1^st Place                      Olivia Shanks                          21:20:30
2^nd Place                      Priscila Silva                            24:35:80
3^rd Place                      Anita Warhurst                        24:38:80

Female 30 – 39

1^st Place                      Rebecca Wall                          22:43:30
2^nd Place                      Carmen Cagabcab                  24:28:30
3^rd Place                      Elizabeth Berns                       24:38:80

Female 40 – 49

1^st Place                      Kym Bailey                              20:39:40
2^nd Place                      Joanna Mansi                         21:42:30
3^rd Place                      Doris Avalos                           23:18:70

Female 50 – 59

1^st Place                      Bernice Schubert                    26:18:20
2^nd Place                      Jacqueline Wilson                   30:29:10
3^rd Place                      Ann Jones                               31:35:60

Female 60+

1^st Place                      0
2^nd Place                      0
3^rd Place                      0

Male 13 and under

1^st Place                      Levi Superville                         22:36:70
2^nd Place                      Adam Godfrey                                    23:56:90
3^rd Place                      James Anthony Crooks           24:11:80

Male 14 – 16

1^st Place                      Victor Magalhaes                    17:56:80
2^nd Place                      Will Edwards                           19:43:20
3^rd Place                      Jack Slater                              23:59:50

Male 17 – 19

1^st Place                      Dominic Dyer                           17:20:90
2^nd Place                      0
3^rd Place                      0

Male 20 – 29

1^st Place                      Peter Davies                            19:49:60
2^nd Place                      Sam Young                             20:11:70
3^rd Place                      Fabian Mccullum                      21:12:50

Male 30 – 39

1^st Place                      Matt Volkwyn                          18:17:50
2^nd Place                      Tobias Muchene                     19:05:80
3^rd Place                      Aaron Walker                          19:27:50

Male 40 – 49

1^st Place                      Chadwick Webster                 18:27:30
2^nd Place                      Andrew Keast                         19:20:20
3^rd Place                      Tom Gammage                        19:51:30

Male 50 – 59

1^st Place                      Paul Williams                            20:38:90
2^nd Place                      Mark Rowlands                       22:18:10
3^rd Place                      Bill Fleury                                 24:20:20

Male 60+

1^st Place                      Chris Sutton                            22:11:80
2^nd Place                      Martin Tedd                             24:32:60
3^rd Place                      Roger Davies                          26:29:90

Photos:
1 Deputy Governor Franz Manderson crosses finish line.
2 Premier Alden McLaughlin moments after finishing.
3 L-r: Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, Cayman Heart Fund Chairman David Dinner, Chairwoman of DG 5K Committee Jennifer Ahearn, Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick.
4 Deputy Governor Franz Manderson cheers success after the race.
5 Minister of Sport Osbourne Bodden crosses the line.
6 Runners off to a good start.
7 Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose smiles after completing the course.
8 Premier Alden McLaughlin and Minister Tara Rivers recover after the run.
9 Minister Tara Rivers powers through to the end.
10 Walkers stride forward.
11 Miss Cayman Islands Monyque Brooks and Deputy Governor ready to start the race.
12 Her Excellency Governor Helen Kilpatrick, fastest overall man Dominic Dyer, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson.
13 Her Excellency Governor Helen Kilpatrick, fastest overall woman Kym Bailey, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson.
14 Government officials and other participants: Jennifer Ahearn, Samuel Rose, Osbourne Bodden, Alden McLaughlin, Franz Manderson, Roy McTaggart, Tara Rivers, Glenda McTaggart.