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Team for Kids, adult runners who raise money for NYRR youth programs, celebrated another successful year at the ING New York City Marathon 2009. The week included the Run with Champions, featuring heats of kids races, speeches, and professional athlete appearances. On race day, TFK members raced through the five boroughs, their signature lime green singlets raising awareness along the way. |
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Owen Ryan flashed a confident grin before the start; as the member who raised the most funds, he had a lot to smile about.
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The TFK member who’s been with the team the longest, Daniel Horowitz, relaxed in the Charity Row area before completing the race in 4:56:31.
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Lawrence and Lynn Friedman, the oldest TFK couple, were excited to travel from their home in Texas to take part in the 40th running. The duo finished the race side-by-side.
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The largest family of TFK members (from left), Jennifer Chan, Noah Lam, Irene Lam, and Ray Chan, illustrate the positive impact running can have on individuals of any age.
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Can you believe that Ralph Walter is 74 years old? Believe it! The oldest male TFK member, he completed the race in 5:18:12.
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Brent David and Trevor Lambiotte from North Carolina ran together the entire way to finish in 4:30:39.
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Sarah Ndyajunwoha of Minnesota very enthusiastically completed 26.2 miles in 4:07:19.
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Running through Central Park in the last stretch of the race, when spirits are often low due to exhaustion, Amy Wapshare kept smiling.
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Relaxing in the reunion area after the finish, these TFK members had a lot to celebrate.
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Robert Kraftowitz called his family in Pennsylvania to tell them about his super 4:21:31 finish.
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New York state Senator Bill Perkins (center) and New York City Councilman Robert Jackson (right) congratulated their teammates after the race.
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