NewsJuly 26, 2014

The fifth annual Hoops for Life 5K Run/Walk benefit for childhood cancer research drew 729 participants Saturday, July 26 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.

GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Andy Johnson finishes his fourth Hoops for Life charity 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Johnson took first in the 35-39 age division. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Andy Johnson finishes his fourth Hoops for Life charity 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Johnson took first in the 35-39 age division. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Runners refuel after the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Runners refuel after the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Shannon Aldridge cheers on participants at the starting line during the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Shannon Aldridge cheers on participants at the starting line during the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Nathan Harris visits personal trainer, Tyler Blessing to stretch out a knee injury after finishing after finishing Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Nathan Harris visits personal trainer, Tyler Blessing to stretch out a knee injury after finishing after finishing Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Nathan Phelps finishes the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Nathan Phelps finishes the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Participants and supporters wait for the awards and door prize drawings at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturdays event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Participants and supporters wait for the awards and door prize drawings at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturdays event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

From left to right: Laura Dee, Kara Hecht, Lisa Beckett, Angela Roper, Dawn Horn, Cheryl Guetersloh, Dewanna Brown pose for a photo after the Hoops for Life charity 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com From left to right: Laura Dee, Kara Hecht, Lisa Beckett, Angela Roper, Dawn Horn, Cheryl Guetersloh, Dewanna Brown pose for a photo after the Hoops for Life charity 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Sarah Singleton poses with parents, Jennifer and Phil after completing the 1.6k portion of the Hoops for Life Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Sarah was diagnosed with brain cancer about a year ago and is training to take on a 5k in Jackson later this year.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Sarah Singleton poses with parents, Jennifer and Phil after completing the 1.6k portion of the Hoops for Life Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Sarah was diagnosed with brain cancer about a year ago and is training to take on a 5k in Jackson later this year.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

From left to right: Terry Rawlings, Linda Null, Audrey Rodgers, Jacob Rodgers, Gary Burns, Aliviah Rodgers pose for a photo after the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com From left to right: Terry Rawlings, Linda Null, Audrey Rodgers, Jacob Rodgers, Gary Burns, Aliviah Rodgers pose for a photo after the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Ryan Lane runs the final stretch on his way to a first place finish in the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Lane is the track coach at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Ryan Lane runs the final stretch on his way to a first place finish in the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Lane is the track coach at Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Macy Slinkard, left shows support  for her Dad with Megan DuPerier during the 5th annual Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Macy Slinkard, left shows support for her Dad with Megan DuPerier during the 5th annual Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Zach Young completes his first Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Zach Young completes his first Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Racers take off from the starting line at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau during the 5th annual Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Racers take off from the starting line at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau during the 5th annual Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Roman Smith, a member of the National Guard walks to the starting line of the 5th annual Hoops for Life Saturday, July 26, 2014. His pack weighs a little under 50 pounds.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Roman Smith, a member of the National Guard walks to the starting line of the 5th annual Hoops for Life Saturday, July 26, 2014. His pack weighs a little under 50 pounds.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Bobbie Kohlfeld, left, poses with Susan Matthews after finishing Hoops for Life charity 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Bobbie Kohlfeld, left, poses with Susan Matthews after finishing Hoops for Life charity 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Racers celebrate after crossing the finish line in Kiwanis Park during the 5th annual Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Racers celebrate after crossing the finish line in Kiwanis Park during the 5th annual Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014. Seven hundred twenty nine participants took part in Saturday's event to raise money for childhood cancer research.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Laura Dee finishes her third and fastest Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Laura Dee finishes her third and fastest Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.
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The fifth annual Hoops for Life 5K Run/Walk benefit for childhood cancer research drew 729 participants Saturday, July 26 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.

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