The annual 5K Spring Sprint fundraiser for the Greater Fall River Re-Creation Committee took off shortly after 10:00 a.m. on May 2, 2009, and headed to Heritage State Park, the Battleship USS Massachusetts, and along the Taunton River on the mile-long boardwalk to Bicentennial Park. The event raises funds for programs provided by CD-REC which provides year-around recreational, educational and cultural programs for Fall River residents, with a particular emphasis on socio-economically disadvantaged youth CD-REC is a prevention-based organization that recognizes that a safe and nurturing environment is necessary for youth to explore their talents and build self-esteem. Click here to see last year's event. Click here to see photos of the Sprint with Wally the dog. For further information about CD-Recreation programs log onto their web site at www.cdrec.org or contact CD-REC at 508-679-0522 or Program Director Grace Gerling by e-mail.
 

(Top row, left and right) The group leaves the Community-Development headquarters at 72 Bank Street as Program Director Jamison Souza gives the signal. (Top row, center) Gillian Furtado runs along side her Big Friend Debi Dion. (Middle row, left) CD-REC after-school coordinator Ashley Rego and Ine Ogagan cross the bridge at Battleship Cove. (Middle row, right) Michael O'Brian walks along side of Aleece and Liz Nicholson. (Bottom row, left) Norine Mattos and Paul Faggiolli lead the group along the boardwalk to Bicentennial Park. (Bottom row, center) Citizen-Union employee Dan DeCosta clicks his heels after completing the walk to Bicentennial Park as Tim Girard and Cathy Krudys watch from behind. (Bottom row, right) CD-REC Executive Director Grace Gerling presents Aleece Nicholson of Westport with a new mountain bike donated by Wal-Mart of Swansea for her efforts in fundraising.