The winning runners and walkers in the renewal House event were, from left, Evan Davis, Potsdam 23:19; Ashley Furgison, Waddington, 41:32; Lennie Davis, Potsdam, 19:52; Danielle Talbot, Massena 18:59; and Ilene J Burke, Renewal House Executive Director.

The Renewal House annual Mother’s Day 5K Fun Run and Walk at the Remington Recreation Trail, Partridge Run Golf Course, hosted 90 participants with 28 sponsors who helped raise $6,907. All money received supports domestic violence and sexual assault services to victims in St. Lawrence County.

The grand prize, a Dyson vacuum cleaner donated by Sears in Potsdam, was won by the Merz family of Ogdensburg for raising the most money.

Medals were awarded to the first woman, man, girl and boy (12 and under) to cross the finish line. Winners were Danielle Talbot, Massena, 18:59; Lennie Davis, Potsdam 19:52; Ashley Furgison, Waddington 41:32; and Evan Davis, Potsdam 23:19.

Renewal House expressed gratitude for support from Sears Potsdam, IGA Potsdam, Coakley Carpet One Ace Hardware in Canton, Dr. Carl Scruggs, Community Bank NA – Canton, David Carver-State Farm Insurance, Dunkin Donuts, Gouverneur Savings & Loan, Hair Designs, Harrison A. Rogers Insurance, Jenne & Carr Insurance Agency, Johnston’s H2O Zone LLC, Dr. Jose L. Lizardi, Key Bank-Canton, Lekki Hill Duprey & Bhatt, P.C., LP Thompson Insurance, MacFadden Dier Leonard Insurance Agency, North Country Savings Bank-Canton, Pepsi Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers, Inc., Pinto Mucenski Hooper VanHouse & Co., St. Lawrence County District Attorney, St. Lawrence Business Services, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, Seacomm Federal Credit Union, Truax and Son Insurance, Witherhead Professional Services, 96.7 YES FM and Q-Country 102.9, and the Village of Canton for the use of the Remington Recreation Trail.

“We would like to thank all sponsors, participants and especially the community for their contributions,” said Renewal House Executive Director Ilene J Burke. “With your continued support, we are able to give adults and children the opportunity to live their lives free from violence.”

For more information about Renewal House or to make a donation, visit their website at www.slvrenewalhouse.org.