St. Mary School’s fifth annual Walk-a-Thon, held April 4, raised about $45,000.
The goal of the Walk-a-Thon is to raise money for Gilroy’s St. Mary School and boost awareness of the importance of physical fitness and good nutrition.
The top fundraising class—the seventh grade—raised $12,227, according to the the Walk-a-Thon committee.
The committee thanks the parents, grandparents, teachers and administrators who walked with and cheered on walkers, as well as event sponsors:
Garrett Scott Company, St. Louise Regional Hospital, Specialized, Toyota of Santa Cruz, Giacalone Design Services, Inc., Earthbound Farm, Kent Construction, NorCal Portable Services, Coldwell Banker – Nancy Robinson, Game Truck, Baskin Robbins on First Street, San Jose Coin Shop, John Blaettler Accountancy Corp., The Print Shop, Stubby’s Sports Bar & Grill, Melo’s Concrete, Fernwood Cellars, Omni Sheet Metal Inc., Medrano Electric Inc. and Nob Hill Foods. Also in-kind donations from Custom Creations, Stubby’s Sports Bar & Grill, Baskin Robbins on First Street, Clif Bar and Toyota of Santa Cruz.
For more information, visit stmarywalkathon.com.
