2007 Heart&Sole 5k – A HUGE Success!

July 14, 2007 marked the 2nd Annual running of the Heart&Sole 5k in Valders, Wisconsin.

The charity event to benefit Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin drew 162 participants. Our goal was to raise $5,000 for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – we exceeded that goal once again. This year's event was very special to everyone who participated and was run in honor of Jackson Muhowski, infant son of Jake & Sara Muhowski of Reedsville, who passed away June 20, 2007. We sincerely hope that the Muhowski family will be able to be our 2008 Patient Family.

Michael Bubolz, of Reedsville, was the overall winner once again with a time of 16:28. Michael holds our course record at 16:28 and has won the event BOTH years. Congratulations Michael! The overall female winner was Kathy Daniels, Chicago, IL, in a time of 20:53. We hope that both Michael & Kathy will return to our race next year to challenge their own records – both will be invited back as VIP’s.

Check out the 2007 Race Results!

The Heart&Sole 5k wants to thank the many sponsors, service clubs, volunteers, participants, donors & public servants for their tremendous efforts in making our 1st annual event a HUGE success – without these fine people we would not have EXCEEDED out fundraising goal.

A very special thank you to our patient family, Angie & Katelyn Houston – not only did they share their story & time with us they also raised $1,800 in pledges for the event. We thank you! Learn more about their Children’s Hospital experience on our Patient Family tab.

To the Village of Valders, Police Chief William Riesterer, EMS – Mark Busse & staff, the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Dept. Volunteers, Rehab Plus & Sports Medicine – thank you for keeping our event safe & for giving your time to such a great cause.

To the Valders Area School District – you opened your doors to us & gave us everything we needed & more. Your staff went above & beyond to see that I had everything I needed. From facilities to volunteers and funding – you truly made the event possible – I cannot thank you enough.

Mark your calendars! July 12, 2008 the 3rd Annual Heart&Sole 5k will take place at 9AM – we hope to see you there.

If you want to take part in the planning, fundraising, volunteer coordination, advertising & marketing – we need you. Contact Shelly Braun by email at heartandsole5k@aol.com or by phone (920)732-4565.