On a bright and sunny Halloween day, some 1200 runners and walkers came out for the Goblin Gallop 5K and 1K Fun Run at Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Not only has the Goblin Gallop grown every year to the point of being one of the largest races in Northern Virginia, but also the effort needed to make it a success. Meetings and planning begin in January and continue throughout the year. A list of the merchants and businesses that sponsored the Goblin Gallop this year is included with this Newsletter and we ask that you return their support with your patronage. Among the runners in the 5K was Denman Rucker whose daughter, Cassie, the Foundation helped when she was being treated for cancer several years ago.
Cassie is seven years old now and is healthy and doing well.
The week before the Race this year, Denman and his friends held a fundraiser at Ruby Tuesday s in Leesburg that was highlighted by the appearance of Redskin Kenard Lang signing autographs. At the Goblin Gallop, Denman s participation was sponsored by many of his friends and he did, indeed, complete the 5K in very respectable time. Our thanks go to Denman and his friends, especially Malcom Blacken, Dorreen Durgin and Betsy Alexander. As we have no administrative or fund raising expenses, all funds received through these campaigns are used directly to help children with cancer and their families. We are now listed in all Washington, Northern Virginia and Maryland CFC and United Way campaigns as The John Quadrino Foundation, Agency No. 8931.