5k Road Race and 2 Mile Walk through Downtown Northampton Saturday December 1, 2007	Mayor Higgins' Hot Chocolate Run to benefit Safe Passage

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2007 Race Results

Fourth Annual Mayor Higgins'
Hot Chocolate Run!

View CBS Channel 3 PSA for the Hot Chocolate Run!

December 1, 2007

2 Mile Walk
5K Run

Downtown Northampton
38 Gothic Street

The 2007 Hot Chocolate Run was a huge success!

Dear Friends,

Safe Passage extends our sincere thanks to each and every person who
contributed to make the fourth annual Mayor Higgins' Hot Chocolate Run such an amazing experience.

We are especially proud of the 2,200 walkers and runners and more than 130 volunteers who braved the bitter weather in an uplifting
demonstration of community support.

In addition to creating a one-of-a-kind launch to the holiday season,
you and your neighbors raised $45,000 for Safe Passage's domestic
violence services for families.

During the many months of work leading up to Saturday's event, we
learned a lot about the community where we live, most importantly,
that we are surrounded by very generous, kind and talented individuals
– good neighbors by any measure. When asked to join in by Safe Passage volunteers, you repeatedly replied, "Yes, I want to help." And your outpouring of goods and services, dollars and time helped to make this year's event an unprecedented, unqualified success.

Because you responded so positively, Safe Passage has more resources
to provide critical direct services and shelter to families whose
lives have been damaged by domestic violence. We celebrate and applaud your community spirit and the message of hope and support you have sent to all the people Safe Passage serves.

The spirit of the Hot Chocolate Run inspires Safe Passage's work all
year long. We invite you to learn more about us at our website
www.safepass.org and consider becoming a volunteer.

With deep gratitude and warm wishes for the new year,

BethAnn Albro-Fisher, Chair, Mayor Higgins' Hot Chocolate Run
La Wanza Lett-Brewington, Executive Director, Safe Passage
Gail Kielson, President of the Board, Safe Passage

Registrants receive a collector's mug designed by nationally syndicated cartoonist Hilary Price of Rhymes With Orange. Steaming hot chocolate for all participants! Special prizes to all elementary school participants and special prizes to top 3 male and female middle and high school finishers.

Proceeds from this event benefit Safe Passage, a Hampshire County agency that supports survivors of domestic violence and their children.

"...the Hot Chocolate Run is a brilliant event, one of the best community-sponsored and community-oriented races/runs I've ever seen." John Stifler, sports columnist for the Hampshire Gazette

New This Year!

Team Challenge!
Challenge another local business, agency, or club to beat your donations, volunteer participation, running and walking teams, or just show up!

Also New! Mini Spalding Footballs and Basketballs to all elementary school participants!

Middle and High School Challenge
Prizes to the top 3 boys and girls in both middle and high school!
Prizes generously donated by Northampton Running Co. and Wright Builders.

Event sponsor Universal Kids will provide free on-site childcare for parents wishing to participate kid-free in the run or walk!

Broadcasting live from this year's event will be WHMP!

Announcers for this year's event will be two of the valley's most popular and funny radio personalities, Bear Country's Jennifer Myszkowski and WHMP's Bill Dwight!

Spinning tunes for this year's event will be DJ Bex Taylor, former host of the radio show Jazz, Taylormade, and current deejay on 88.5 WFCR.

Local Dixieland-meets-funk band Primate Fiasco will 'ooze' with the walkers this year -- walking, performing and entertaining walkers all at the same time!

And, runners will be entertained on the course by the Southampton Community Chorus, led by Tim Huber!

Free post-race massages by Vivian Bresnitz of Well Being Therapeutic Massage!

Free post-race chiropractic care from Dr. Lange of Lange Chiropractic!

Thanks to Easthampton-based dani. fine photography for donating their services on event day. Check out event photos at www.pictage.com/389657. A portion of each photo purchase will be donated to Safe Passage!