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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Thank you.

To all who have participated, sponsored or volunteered in our first two Save Barnegat Bay 8k runs. As we look forward to our third annual Save Barnegat Bay 8k race we should reflect back on what we have already accomplished.

Three years ago, I came up with the concept of having a running race in Lavallette. I wanted to have a race that would be fun for competitive and non-competitive runners, establish a kick-off to the summer for the town of Lavallette and raise money for some really great causes. I approached Willie DeCamp and asked his organization Save Barnegat Bay to play a lead role for the race. Willie agreed and his organization has been one of the driving force behind this race ever since.

On June 22, 2006 we had the first running race in Lavallette in over twenty years. Combined with last years race we have had to date, 1300 participants and raised over $40,000. This success would not be possible without dedicated volunteers and some very generous sponsors. I would also like to commend the The Board of Trustees as they have held expenses down as much as possible; as a result we have given away close to $20,000 to our respective charities. I know that our goals for this year, is to have one thousand participants and raise thirty five thousand dollars. This is only possible if we deliver a great race to you.

As we look forward to this year’s race and the future races, I am hoping that this race will become one of the many great Jersey shore traditions. So on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am really proud to be inviting all of you to come to our third annual race this June 28th in Lavallette New Jersey. So again

Thank you,

Joseph Yewaisis
Founder and President of "The Friends of the SBB8K Running Race and Fitness Walk"