Healthy Kids' ninth annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle, Walk and Fun Run on July 13 was a huge success with over 275 participants braving the heat. The race, sponsored by Renys and Kieve/Wavus, began and finished at Great Salt Bay School at 8:45 a.m. with the first runner crossing the finish line in just under 20 minutes.

The Fun Run began at 9:20 a.m. with the following winners: 6 & under/Girls: 1st place, Ellery Herrick; 2nd place (tie), Eloise Crissman and Maise Crissman; Boys: 1st place, Porter Brewer; 2nd place, Max Simonson; 7-11 Girls: 1st place, Alaina/Wavus; 2nd place, Jessie/Wavus; Boys: 1st place, A.J. Michalski; 2nd place, Sam Hale; 11 & up/Girls: 1st place, Isabelle/Wavus; 2nd place, Lisa/Wavus; Boys: 1st place, James McCall; 2nd place, Cal Agren.

The race ended with home made strawberry shortcake for all and a prize ceremony emceed by Don Carrigan of WCSH6 news. Healthy Kids is the child abuse prevention agency serving Lincoln County and all proceeds from this event will go directly to programs. Healthy Kids receives no state or federal funding and appreciates the generosity of its sponsors, participants and volunteers.