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By Julie McCay Turner
Bedford Food Pantry founder Peter Grey joined race organizer Rich Hamilton for the start of the race. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to see so many people here this morning,” Grey said, surrounded by the throng of runners and walkers. Over the past 11 years, the race has raised multiple thousands of dollars to benefit the Pantry.
Each of the following winners took home a handsome Thanksgiving centerpiece, donated by Nancy Tripodi of Bedford Florist:
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Floral arrangements will be delivered to the youngest female participant, Clara Trautz, age 6; the most senior female participant, Susan Campos; and the most senior male participant, Stephen LeBlanc.
MEMORIES FROM THE MORNING
Special kudos to the Dads who wheeled strollers in the race .. .. ..
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.. .. .. the Bedford Police and DPW, without whom the race wouldn’t have been possible
.. .. .. and these stalwarts
But in the end, tutu tailfeathers stole the day
Check back later to see Jeff Hoyland’s video of the race start!