CULLMAN, Ala. – It was perfect weather Saturday morning for the inaugural Garrison Gives Hope 5K Walk and Run. R.E. Garrison Trucking, through its organization Garrison Gives Hope, hosted the event to raise money for the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund, which benefits the Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation and more worthy causes.
“All proceeds go toward LOCAL FOLKS who need access to care or medications and who struggle with mental health issues here in our community,” said organizers.
In all, 67 runners and walkers came out to Sportsman Lake Park. The top finishers began crossing the finish line with times just more than 20 minutes. Others chose to walk with friends in support of the cause.
The top male finisher was Thomas Moss. Leading the women was Nina Mills.
Other winners included:
Female
- Rowe Tapscott- 14 and under
- Caitlin Schiehl- 20-24
- Cassie Johnson- 25-29
- Christina Watson- 30-34
- Emily Carroll- 35-39
- Shay Persall- 40-44
- Heather Curtis- 45-49
- Mylinh Thrift- 50-54
- Cindy Mallard- 55-59
- Cheryl Easterwood- 60+
Male
- Drew Morton- 15-19
- Chase Slocumb- 20-24
- Justin Self- 25-29
- Casey Harbin- 30-34
- Daniel Hunt- 35-39
- Scott Dendy- 45-49
- Wyles Griffith- 50-54
- Eddie Lewis- 60+
Organizers were pleased with the turnout.
Justin Pruett spoke on behalf of RE Garrison and the Garrison Gives Hope Foundation, saying, “We just hope it continues to grow. We are trying to raise as much money as we can to help people locally who are struggling with mental health. For our first 5K, it was a good turnout.”
Garrison Gives Hope is planning several other fundraisers throughout the year. The 30 Guns in 30 Days gun giveaway is planned for November. It will also host turkey shoots this fall. The Foundation hopes to host a benefit fishing tournament and a golf tournament as well.
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