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Spring Fling

Saturday, April 2, was a beautiful sunny day in Ellijay, GA for the Spring Fling. A fundraiser event brought by Gold’s Gym and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Spring Fling American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life – Opening Ceremonies from Fetch on Vimeo.

They’re Off!

A large crowd gathered to cheer their favorite teams on in the 5k race that began at 9 am.

Winner Greeted By His Children from Fetch on Vimeo.

The top 3 finishing the race were Tommy Jones 1st place (time 0:20’12.46), Dylan Scates 2nd place (time 0:21’39.11), and Greg Gokalp 3rd place (time 0:21’43.18).

L-R Tommy Jones, Dylan Scates, Greg Gokalp

Jacob Fortenberry was 10th overall but 1st in his age group of 19 and under. The ladies overall winner was Mistil Langston. Regardless of where the runners came in it was quite clear they all were running for a reason. Fetchyournews.com spoke with Daisy Aguillon, from Ellijay, who finished the race through pain she still experiences from a back surgery she had undergone last year.

Daisy Aguillon

Daisy ran with the David Johnson team. We also spoke with Jennifer Kinney who told us she ran for her Grandfather, Cliff Kinney. Jennifer lives in Ellijay and finished the race with a time of 30:48. All ages came out for the run, we spoke with Lucas Patterson and Matthew Fortenberry 7th grade, who told us they finished the 5k. There was also a Tot Trot that started at 10:30 am.

There were many fun things going on during the day including an Auto show

Chrysler Prowler owned by Joan Watkins

The auto show was sponsored by Larry’s Body Shop, Jim Logan Insurance, Smitty’s Engraving, A-1 Auto Rental North GA Imports, and Tipps Taxi with a trophy presented for the top 25 vehicles. FYN will be posting more pictures of the autos soon!

You could also get a bird’s eye view on that day. Georgia Power was onsite and raising money with $5 bucket rides.

Georgia Power Bucket Rides

Pony from Cornett Ranch Ellijay, GA

Cornett Ranch, located in Ellijay, GA, brought two beautiful ponies and gave pony rides to the children.

Maggie Coleman enjoys a pony ride

The event also had plenty of food, music, and games for the whole family to enjoy. So whether you came to run in the 5K or just to enjoy all the activities, it was a very fun filled day. To find out how you can donate or participate in an event follow this link: http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/

Lisa Pritchard