Saint Francis Foundation hosts annual Color Dash fundraiser

October 7, 2024

Annual Color Dash fundraiser brought together dozens of people of all ages. See photos from the event.

By Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Deborah Pool of Marble Hill runs in honor of her two friends who survived breast cancer. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Nate Gautier, event organizer from Cape Girardeau, leads participants in a prayer of gratitude before the start of the Color Dash 5K. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Saint Francis Foundation volunteers gather gift bags for each participant. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Mary Niswonger of Cape Girardeau kicks off the event with a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Matt Awasko of Cape Girardeau, representing Saint Francis Medical Center, holds the American flag to signal the start of the race. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Participants of all ages gather at the starting line, setting off together for the 5K and 1-mile fun walk. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

The event was fun for all ages.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Children laugh as they run through clouds of colored dust. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Miranda Sullivan of Gordonville beams as she crosses the finish line. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Stephen Schott of Cape Girardeau finishes the 5K first with a time of 21:28. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Participants show up in colorful tutus, ready to support the cause with enthusiasm and style. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Event organizer Nate Gautier presents the first-place trophy to Stephen Schott of Cape Girardeau. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Deborah Pool from Marble Hill shields her eyes from the dust while running in tribute to her two friends who have triumphed over breast cancer. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Savannah Martin and Jackson Martin of Perryville share laughter as they run through a cloud of vibrant chalk. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Makayla Kindle of Cape Girardeau cheers enthusiastically as volunteers toss brightly colored chalk during the race. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

A child shields his eyes from the colorful dust.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Participants enjoy the event.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

The Saint Francis Foundation annual Color Dash fundraiser brought together dozens of people of all ages.

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The vibrant event generates funds to provide free cancer screenings to individuals in need.

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