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Swain Sprinters

2024 Event Recap

Another Record-Setting Year!

Thanks for Being A Part of our 2024 Event

Hope you’re all having a great summer and managing to beat the heat! It’s hard to believe Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk was already 2 months ago! Sheesh! We hope you can forgive us for our lateness. We shared event photos on our Facebook page, so hopefully you’ve checked them out there. If not, they’re up on our website now.

We’re excited to announce that Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk raised over $67,000! That’s unbelievable! We want to thank our many sponsors, volunteers, and donors – without whom none of this would be possible! Make sure you read to the bottom of the recap to hear our teams’ stories, show support for our sponsors, and congratulate our top team fundraisers and top individual fundraisers. Swain Sprinters had a whopping 91 members this year! In second was The Proper Brew Crew Runs for Jackie at 41 members and in third Jodi’s Butterflies at 25 members!

We received some really positive and constructive feedback from our event survey, so thank you to everyone who filled it out! Feel free to comment, message, or email us at arrw@pan-cure.org with anything you want to share. We’re already excited for next year!

Continue reading for a complete recap of the event and inspiring and humbling stories from our teams.

Some highlights

Bicyclists
0
Runners
0
Walkers
100
Registrants​
200
Teams
0
Virtual
0
Sponsors
0
Volunteers
0
Donors
100
Sponsorships
$ 20000
Registrations
$ 5000
Donations
$ 5000
Raffle
$ 5000

Team Stories

We are privileged to share with you a few deeply moving stories from our teams. These personal narratives encompass both the hope and heartache that pancreatic cancer brings, reminding us of the urgent need to support research and enhance the future for those affected by this disease. From stories of resilience and triumph to heartfelt reflections on loss, these accounts serve as a poignant reminder of why our collective efforts are so crucial.

By bravely sharing their experiences, our teams inspire us to renew our commitment and join together in the fight against pancreatic cancer, with the ultimate goal of preventing it from claiming lives prematurely in the future. 

We had many teams returning this year who shared their stories last year. Please take a look at their stories on our Team Page

Bob's Maniacs

Bob Pellegrini

My team (myself, 3 of my 4 children and my daughter’s boyfriend) are walking in memory of my brother-in-law Bob. He was diagnosed in May of 2021 and died July of 2021. He was only 51 years old. It still seems unreal we only had 12 short weeks with him once he was diagnosed. He left us far too soon but are comforted with so many great memories.

– Marmette Pellegrini

Deb's Warriors

Our team, Deb’s Warriors, walks in honor of my late Mother, Debra Greenwood. Our team consists of myself, my husband, my son and daughter, my Mom’s sister, and brother-in-law. My mom was a beloved nurse who devoted her life to helping others. She left an impact on every life she touched and was well-respected in the nursing community. She worked as the patient care coordinator at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest ED. My mom fought a brave 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer before gaining her Angel wings on September 2, 2016. Her untimely passing left an immense hole in our hearts. She was there for the highly anticipated birth of her first grandchild (my son) but did not get to meet her granddaughter. We strive to keep her legacy alive forever and to continue the fight against pancreatic cancer.

– Kelly Waber

Deb's Warriors

Jodi's Butterflies

Our team Jodi’s Butterflies is walking in support of my wife Jodi Schmon who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December of 2021. She started chemotherapy first week of February 2022. She switched chemo drugs just last month after scans showed a little growth. This treatment has been tougher and she’s wiped out for days after. I am with her down at UPenn now and may not be back in time to get the shirts tonight so my sister may be getting them for me. I will be at the walk tomorrow and Jodi will make a decision in the morning if she can do it.

– Bob Schmon

Team Diane

Team Diane formed years ago and participates in Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk in honor of pancreatic cancer survivor, Diane Landis. She was diagnosed in 2010 and underwent surgery soon after, on April 28th, at Jefferson Hospital. Her surgeon determined during surgery that her entire pancreas and spleen needed to be removed. She instantly became a diabetic (and has diligently maintained her health ever since!) Following the operation, she had chemotherapy at Lehigh Valley Hospital and after that radiation. She has been cancer free for 14 years and continues to enjoy a life filled with family, friends and faith. She is an inspiration to all of us. She has had a positive attitude through it all!

– Becky (Eichlin) Besch

Team Diane

TEAM HAMMERBIRD

Team Hammerbird

Our team name is a portmanteau combining the names of two backyard bars built by two friends here in Quakertown; The Hammerhead and the FreeBird. We are a lively group of locals who like to contribute to our community, have fun, and help raise money for a good cause. We are running and walking in remembrance of Patrick Swayze, a silver screen legend we all lost too soon. Team HammerBird is excited to participate, and we invite everyone over for a beer after the finish line! “Pain Don’t Hurt”.

– Mark Freed and Joel Franjul

Tributes

This is the second year that we’ve added a section during registration where you could leave a short message, tribute, or inspirational words for our website’s Tribute Wall.

The response has been incredible, with countless heartfelt words pouring in—expressions dedicated to those you courageously fight for, beloved ones who reside in our memories, and uplifting messages that spark hope. Here, are just a few of these remarkable sentiments, but we encourage you to visit our Tribute Wall and take in the entire collection of these touching messages.

A Few Messages from our Tribute Wall

AWARDS

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Overall Winners
🥇1st Place: Josiah Hickey (M/16) (18:28)
🥈 2nd Place: Jonathan Carnesi (M/20) (19:56)
🥉 3rd Place: Jaxson Morishita (M/15) (20:07)

Male/Female by Age Group

1st Place: Josiah Hickey (M/16) (18:28)
2nd Place: Jonathan Carnesi (M/20) (19:56)
3rd Place: Jaxson Morishita (M/15) (20:07)

1st Place: Miles Manning (M/12) (21:18)
2nd Place: Charlie Crerand (M/14) 22:41)
3rd Place: Preston Edwards (M/12) (23:33)

1st Place: Josiah Hickey (M/16) (18:28)
2nd Place: Jaxson Morishita (M/15) (20:07)

1st: Jonathan Carnesi (M/20) (19:56)
2nd: Jacob Rice (M/25) (22:52)
3rd: Aaron Besch (M/26) (26:29:00)

1st: Jeffrey Haviland (M/34) (23:05)
2nd: Matthew Sullivan (M/37) (23:24)
3rd: Jason Meyers (M/39) (23:59)

1st: Michael Hodavance (M/40) (21:45)
2nd: Brendan Putnam (M/43) (23:58)
3rd: Brian Carnesi (M/48) (24:03:00)

1st: Steve Kave (M/52) (23:35)
2nd: Kevin Fleshman (M/55) (29:48:00)
3rd: Del Hawbaker (M/52) (30:35:00)

1st: Mark Kuhns (M/65) (23:09)
2nd: Wayne Curcie (M/67) (25:32:00)
3rd: James Gunden (M/66) (27:40:00)

1st: Paul Menard (M/70 )(32:55:00)
2nd: Robert Lewis (M/78) (37:30:00)
3rd: David Disanto (M/70) (42:38:00)

1st: Emily Weiss (F/31) (21:18)
2nd: Kelley Necioglu (F/40) (22:41)
3rd: Regina Hinkle (F/48) (23:29)

1st: Riley Ruch (F/13) (29:22:00)
2nd: Lauren Fleshman (F/14) (29:44:00)
3rd: Emmie Scagliotti (F/10) (30:00:00)

1st: Molly Lawrence (F/21) (26:48:00)
2nd: Grace Wilson (F/21) (27:32:00)
3rd: Grace Kave (F/23) (30:35:00)

1st: Emily Weiss (F/31) (21:18)
2nd: Kelly Chando (F/38) (29:01:00)
3rd: Allison Haas (F/30) (30:55:00)

1st: Kelley Necioglu (F/40) (22:41)
2nd: Regina Hinkle (F/48) (23:29)
3rd: Heather Manning (F/49) (26:26:00)

1st: Corina Balliet (F/50) (27:35:00)
2nd: Lisa Hickey (F/55)(28:23:00)
3rd: Rachel Kave (F/51) (29:38:00)

1st: Margie Haviland (F/67) (30:27:00)
2nd: Kathy Lococo (F/63) (31:33:00)

King & Queen of the Mountain

KOM/QOM are awarded to the male and female with the lowest time on the Velo Shop “Ghost Mountain” Hill Challenge (Township Road Strava segment). Winners also received a $50 gift card to The Velo Shop!

2024 Velo Shop Queen and King of the Mountain

Queen of the Mountain (QOM)
Bethany Malusa of Quakertown, PA
Hill Challenge Time:
6:54

King of the Mountain (KOM)
Brandon Shimp of Quakertown, PA
Hill Challenge Time: 3:27
(13 seconds faster than last year!

Strava Club Highlights

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See what our club members have been up to.

Thank you!

2024 volunteers

Our Volunteers

From our registration area, to traffic and parking, course traffic, walk/run support, ride support, and so much more, we thank you!

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Mascot FeRROUS

FeRROUS

Fun-loving Mascot of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs bringing joy, laughter and entertainment.

Lucky Strike Chalk Art

Lucky Strike Tattoo

Amazing 3D Chalk Art by the talent artists at Lucky Strike Tattoo.

DJ Russ Tolson

DJ Russ brings the beats and keeps us in line and on schedule!

Joseph Keppel, Magician

The Comedy Magic of Joseph Keppel

Mystifies and amuses our participants with his sleight of hand and illusions.

June Hunt, Moondog Yoga – Cool-down Sessions

June Hunt of Moondog Yoga

Provides several post-event cool-down sessions to relax those tight muscles!

Platinum Sponsors ($4000)

  1. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health
  2. Jeannette Bracalente Schacht

Gold Sponsors ($3000)

  1.   Fox Chase Cancer Center
  2.  Appeeling Fruit
  3.   Cygan Family Fund

Silver Sponsors ($2000)

  1.   St. Luke’s Cancer Center

Bronze Sponsors ($1000)

  1. The Velo Shop
  2. A & A Transfer
  3. Tom and Jann Paulovitz
  4. Mike and Nancy Cygan
  5. The Larsen Family

Benefactor Sponsors ($500)

  1. The Proper Brewing Company
  2. QNB Bank
  3. Quakertown Family Dental Center
  4. Legacy Planning
  5. C.R. Strunk Funeral Home
  6. Spinnerstown Hotel
  7. EGW
  8. Three Cord True Wealth Management
  9. Ready Nutrition
  10. Lucky Strike Tattoo
  11. In Memory of Frank D’Angelo
  12. Albert and Veronica Lykon
  13. Michael and Judy Schmauder

Supporter Sponsors ($250)

  1. Lewis Brothers Builders
  2. Adtell Integration
  3. Bracalente Manufacturing Group
  4. Dominick’s Pizza
  5. Moondog Yoga
  6. Compass Point Consulting
  7. McLaughlin Physical Therapy
  8. Ciocca Automotive
  9. Tactile Medical
  10. Bill & Becky Keane
  11. Casey’s Place
  12. Gary and Diane Dologite
  13. Springfield Mennonite Church
  14. The Knapp Family

Others
(Gifts, Appearances, Raffle Donations)

  • Aardvark Sports Shop
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Adventure Challenge
  • Bucks County River Country
  • Celeste Vaughn
  • Copperhead Grille
  • Crayola Experience Easton
  • Dorney Park
  • Dutch Wonderland
  • Emmaus Run Inn
  • Greg and Nancy Cygan
  • Jane and Tony Cygan
  • JB Naturals
  • Kendra Scott
  • Keystone Running Store
  • Lehman Family
  • Lisa and Denny Dolan
  • Little Words Project
  • Lock Laces
  • Longwood Gardens
  • Marlene and Jerry Mayza
  • Moondog Yoga
  • Oriental Trading
  • Pocono White Water
  • Reading Fightin Phils
  • Redners
  • Sand Cloud
  • ServPro
  • Sight & Sound Theater
  • Six Flags Great Adventure
  • Sow the Magic
  • Steve and Beth Ann Cygan
  • Unique Snacks
  • Washington House Sellersville Theater
  • Wegmans

Teams

  1. 4aRide (1 member)
  2. Ale Riders In the Sky (5 members)
  3. Bliss’s Bunch (10 members)
  4. Bob’s Maniacs (5 members)
  5. Callie Crew (6 members)
  6. CHUCK’S B.A.S.D. BOYS (3 members)
  7. Deb’s Warriors (4 members)
  8. Doylestown Ramblers (3 members)
  9. E90 Dads (1 member)
  10. Fox Chase Cancer Center – The Greenberg Institute (3 members)
  11. HammerBird (9 members)
  12. Jodi’s Butterflies (25 members!)🥉
  13. Longswamp Lazy Boyz (3 members)
  14. Marching for Mary (7 members)
  15. Quaker goats (3 members)
  16. Ride24 for Bill (1 member)
  17. St. Luke’s Cancer Center (3 members)
  18. Swain Sprinters (91 members!)🥇
  19. Team #642 (5 members)
  20. Team Diamond Credit Union (1 member)
  21. Team Diane (22 members)
  22. Team Jefferson (8 members)
  23. Team Triple G
  24. The Proper Brew Crew Runs for Jackie (41 members!)🥈

Top Team Fundraisers (100+)

  1. Swain Sprinters ($2,734)🥇
  2. Jodi’s Butterflies ($1,560)🥈
  3. Team Diane ($610) 🥉
  4. The Proper Brew Crew Runs for Jackie ($480)
  5. Ride24 for Bill ($425)
  6. Team #642 ($400)
  7. Bob’s Maniacs ($245)
  8. HammerBird ($150)

Top Individual Fundraisers ($50+)

  1. Laura Weller ($425) 🥇
  2. Edward Hughes ($400) 🥈
  3. Robert Christian ($200) 🥉
  4. Mark Freed ($150)
  5. Marmette Pellegrini ($120)
  6. Kristine Schmon ($100)
  7. Brenda Loux ($100)
  8. Amanda Christian ($100)
  9. Wayne Bateman ($100)
  10. Harriet Schmon ($100)
  11. Kenneth Sutliff ($100)
  12. Fiona Melissen ($85)
  13. Sandra Beidler ($70)