TriCity Family Services' annual Snowflake Shuffle finishes strong at new venue
The sun was shining and provided the perfect setting for this year's TriCity Family Services' ninth annual Snowflake Shuffle Dec. 2 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles.
More than 400 participants took to the all-new closed course in St. Charles to help raise awareness and more than $6,000 for TriCity Family Services, a 50-year trusted partner offering counseling and mental health services for children, teens, families and community members across all life stages and income levels.
The USATF-certified 5K Walk & Run/10K was professionally chip-timed and welcomed all ages, runners, walkers, strollers, teams, companies and families to join in the fun.
Scott Mackay (95.9FM The River) and Gem Entertainment stirred up the crowd with music and commentary pre-race, along with racer warm-up exercises led by Geneva Fit.
TriCity Family Services Executive Director Laura Poss warmly welcomed participants to this annual event, immediately followed by the national anthem and then the sounding of the horn by St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina to kick off the race.
Kane County Cougars mascots Ozzie and Annie were also on-hand to pose for photos and cheer runners crossing the finish line.
At the end of the race, attendees retreated to the Clubhouse for hot chocolate, cookies and recovery treats, and an awards presentation led by Mackay and TriCity Family Services' staff members.
Congratulations to the following 2017 Snowflake Shuffle overall winners:
• First place 5K (top) male: Nathan Wendt (Geneva)
• First place 5K (top) female: Devon Tomas (North Aurora)
• First place 10K (top) male: Ryan Arnold (South Elgin)
• First place 10K (top) female: Hayley King
Wise Plastics Technologies in St. Charles won the largest team category for the second year in a row with 90 runners participating.
A warm thank you to this year's Shuffle Sponsors: Montessori Academy (Start/Finish Line); Geiken Insurance (Packet Pick-Up); Greg Mills - Waddell & Reed, Comcast and Wise Plastics (Silver); Quality Logo Products (Hot Chocolate Bar); Prairie View Orthodontics, Geneva Family Dental and First State Bank (Mile Mark); Homes By Sebold (Frozen Throne) and Flood Brothers Disposal Company.
TriCity Family Services also would like to acknowledge its current Corporate Partners in Caring who, over the years, have helped the nonprofit fulfill its mission of strengthening people and building community: Exelon Generation; FONA International; Producers Chemical; Fox Valley Medical Associates; DHJJ; Mason, Faith & Brammeier; Fox Valley Orthopedics; Kloberdanz Oral Surgery and Dental Implants; Nicor Home Solutions and St. Charles Bank & Trust.
All proceeds from the Snowflake Shuffle benefit TriCity Family Services.
TriCity Family Services has been Kane County's leading provider of counseling and other mental health services to clients of all ages and all income levels since 1967. An experienced team of professional therapists provides the residents of Central Kane County and other neighboring communities with counseling, family-based treatment for eating disorders, emotional wellness workshops and support groups, and employee assistance programs.
As a community-based, nonprofit agency, TriCity Family Services serves clients of every economic level within our community. They accept most major insurance plans, offer sliding-scale fee adjustments and do not deny services based on an inability to pay.
TriCity Family Services is committed to helping our clients strengthen themselves, their families and their communities.
Call (630) 232-1070, stop by the main office at 1120 Randall Court in Geneva, or visit www.tricityfamilyservices.org to start your journey toward emotional wellness.