Thanks to our partnership with Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids, five Lovelane students (and five lucky parents) won the chance to attend a Red Sox game at Fenway and to meet Kevin on the field before the game. Kids and parents chatted with Kevin and his teammates, posed for photos, had autographs signed and just enjoyed hanging out with the Sox! They then cheered the Sox on in a game against the Marlins.

Despite the cloudy weather, over 356 runners from the Greater Boston area participated in the 5k Run, resulting in $110,000 to support our program and the Susan McDaniel Scholarship Fund for tuition assistance. 

Lovelane wants to give a huge thanks to Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids and to our many other sponsors, who deserve a big thank you as well.  Their monetary and in-kind donations allowed us to create a truly fun, festive and family-centered event on the Weston Town Green.

• Dogwatch, Elsie Rodney Stables, Middlesex Savings Bank, Morrow & Co, McDaniel/Randle Family, Smith Family & Suburban Striders provided direct sponsorship.
• Saucony, Marathon Sports, Fast Splits, Greater Boston Running Company, and Boston Sports Clubs donated runner awards.
• Owater, Whole Foods, Omni Supermarket of Weston, Brueggers and Finagle bagel bakeries kept our runners hydrated and fed.
• Blue Ribbon brought sunshine to the day with lemonade, a team award and a percentage of sales donated to Lovelane. 
• Peterson’s Party Rental provided the tenting.
• Greendress Creative created our beautiful flyers.
• Brigitte Voelk Photography captured the memories.

The Susan McDaniel Run for Love will take place next year on June 13, 2010 – mark your calendars!