Run for Saras Hope Foundation

Sunday saw the second annual run for Saras Hope Foundation who bring children suffering from cancer and their families over to Crete for a week's quality time together.
 There were two races, one of 3 kilometres ( Exopoli Run) and one of 7 kilometers  ( 3 village run - Exopoli, Kalamitsi Amigdali and Kalamitsi Alexandrou. The event was hosted by the  Thymari Taverna at Exopoli.

Gathering before the start

The youngsters were ready to go!



Zumba warm up!



At the start



 first race raring to go!

 

Follow that bike!


Red Cross volunteers in case of mishap!


Councillor Rena Terezaki starts them off!



First lads home!


Well done John!



Youngest competitor with her "helper"



Warm up for the second race
( Now see what you missed girls!)






..and later……
Dancing 


Music from 

 David Dowse
 Maria Andianakis
 Last Train Home
 Lazy Snails
 Carl Axon and the Rocking Rebels





A good time was had by all


Yes some of them did fall into the pool!!!!..



Thank you to everyone who supported the day, those who ran, those who worked behind the scenes, and Thank you for those of you who took photos. I will update with the results of monies raised as soon as I hear!

"Girl Power"
Well done!





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