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Thanksgiving Day Gabby Gobble 5K Run/Walk to return Nov. 23

November 19, 2017

The Fourth Annual Gabby Gobble 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m., Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23, at Irish Eyes Pub in Lewes. Proceeds will go to the Get Well Gabby Foundation.

The foundation was formed in February of 2012 in memory of Gabriella Vogel who passed away from Diffuse Intra Pontine Glioma Sept. 11, 2011. Her parents John and Carolynn Vogel wanted to continue to help other children with cancer to "get well" in their daughter's memory. Since inception, the foundation has funded the new construction of a dedicated oncology playroom at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, provided the seed money for creating an electronic medical record database at A.I. DuPont Hospital enabling the hospital to receive an additional 1.5 million dollars from the NIH and has supported nine different hospitals and counting nationwide through its book drive. The foundation continuously donates to local children and their families who have a child fighting cancer, and The Gabby Gobble is just one of the many fundraisers that the foundation holds to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. Gabby's family resides in the Bethany Beach area. For more information or to preregister, go to www.getwellgabby.org.

Last year the event saw over 1,200 participants and their families participate. This event is made possible by Carolynn and John Vogel from the Get Well Gabby Foundation; Races2Run; Tom and Charlene Jones of Irish Eyes in Lewes; Gold Sponsors: Jeanine O'Donnell - State Farm Agent, Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Big Fish Restaurant Group, Veirs Bouloucon Home Group, Santora CPA; Silver Sponsors: The Law Office of Susan Weidman PA, Dagsboro Paint and Wallpaper, Coastal Kids Pediatric Dentistry, Johnson Orthodontics, Scott and Shuman PA Law Office; Bronze Sponsors: Beacon Pediatrics. Supporter: NKS Distributors. The course is USATF certified with chip timing. Preregistered entrants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and a goodie bag that will include items from sponsors. Parking is available at Irish Eyes and behind the Dairy Queen at the end of Savannah Road.

Awards go to top fundraiser, largest team, best-dressed team, top male runner, top female runner, top male master, and top female master. Medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in 10-year age categories 9 and under to 70 and over. Race participants are encouraged to wear festive costumes and enjoy Turkey Day. There will also be many raffle prizes with all proceeds going to the Get Well Gabby Foundation.

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