Shell/MEF Run For Education

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The 5th Annual Shell Shell/Martinez Education Foundation 5k Run-Walk for Education occurred on Saturday Sep. 29 in downtown Martinez and the pre-run Pasta Feed, Friday night at the Shell Clubhouse.  Preliminary fundraising totals show approximately $35,000 raised for the Martinez Education Foundation.  Mark Blattler is this year’s men’s overall winner.  Noreen Searles is this year’s women’s overall winner.  Both won Shell gas cards and gift certificates to Fleet Feet of Pleasant Hill.  More results will be posted and announced in the plaza later today and final results will be issued next week. There were 603 participants in all and over 100 volunteers in this year’s event. 

The run began in 2003 with the goal of rallying the community in support of the schools, leveraging the business community in support of the schools, and promoting health and wellness.  It the hallmark community event of the Shell Martinez Refinery.  The company matches the first $10,000 in sponsorships and every dollar that comes in for registrations.

“Once again, this was a very successful event,” said Shell General Manager, Alicia Izarraraz.  “Supporting the local public schools is a major focus for us, and our employees really rally around this cause.  Congratulations to the winners and the community of Martinez.”

In addition to the Shell refinery, major sponsors of the event were: Shell Martinez Catalyst Plant; JT Thorpe and Sons; ConocoPhillips; Rhodia; McJunkin; Air Products; Bill’s Ace Hardware; Contra Costa Electric; Lippow Development; Fleet Feet Sports of Pleasant Hill; Groundbreakers; channelwatch.net; and the Martinez Police Officers Association.

Donations for gift bags, the Pasta Feed silent auction and other race-day giveaways came from: Shell, Cliff Bar, Panera Bakery, La Tapatia Restaurant, Mulders Massage, John Muir Health, Martinez Chiropractic, Safeway, Steve and Mackenzie Lesher, Chris Kapsalis, Ken’s Therapeutic Massage, Snap Fitness, Curves Martinez, Yoga by Linda Bukard, Diane Lemen and Tami Lacy. 

This year’s run logo was designed by Sammy Parker of Martinez Junior High.

 

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