F.A.B. 5K

06/04/2015

This has been a hard post to write and that is why it has taken forever. As you may have noticed, The F.A.B. 5k is not on your race calendar this year. After 5 very successful years of the race, we have decided to take a step back from our race planning. We have been trying to find the way to say good-bye and thank you.

Our race started out as 4 women trying to wrap our brains around this disease and how it has affected our lives and others. We were amazed every year as to how our little 5k evolved into a community event. We met many wonderful and inspirational people along the way. We said good-bye to women who were our inspirations (and continue to be). Our race was more than just 3.1 miles, it was a way to celebrate, mourn and mostly importantly support the families in our community struggling with breast cancer in their lives.

Thanking you for your unwavering support does not seem like enough. Imagine those days when you need a hug, some understanding, or some unconditional love and then imagine it came to you in a group hug of over 800 people. Every year when we started our race planning we swore it was the last time and every year we walked away from the race feeling that our efforts along with all of our wonderful volunteers was worth it and we should do it again. Believe it or not hours after the race this year, even though our resolve was 5 years and over $100,000 raised for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was a good note to end on, we still said, “Maybe??”

Just because our race is no longer on the calendar does not mean our loyal participants should stop spreading their inspiration. Many events in our community support breast cancer research and education. Find one this year and put it on your race calendar. Wear your F.A.B. 5k t-shirt around town to remind people that the cause never ends until we find a cure. Donate to a friend walking in the AVON 39 this weekend.

Keep the spirit of the F.A.B. 5k going, just as you helped us keep the spirit of our inspirations, Charmaine Glass, Barb Pleva, Noreen Armstrong and of course Sara Lopez with us.

10/05/2014

THANK YOU to Principal Eric Larson at PATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! You helped make what could have been a stressful day a relaxed day and complete success! The kids all loved having you there! THANK YOU THANK YOU

10/04/2014

And here is the results link...A big congrats to our overall winners:
1st Female: Molly Keifer - 20:23 (also our overall winner!!!)
2nd Female: Megan Windsor - 21:15
3rd Female: Carol Sullivan - 21:25

1st Male: Matt Livesay - 20:34
2nd Male: William Press - 21:12
3rd Male: Chris Rocks - 22:01

http://racetime.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/F.A.B.-5K-Age-Group-Results.htm

10/04/2014

Thank you to YelloCoyote Photography for capturing the 5th F.A.B. 5k. Participants, here is a link to the photos:
http://yellocoyotephotography.zenfolio.com/2014fab5k

Images are from the finish line of the 2014 F.A.B. 5k, held Saturday, October 4th, 2014 in Arlington Heights. Search your bib number by clicking 'search' either in the upper right corner of the screen, or by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. Some bib numbers may not be identifiable in th…

10/04/2014

Thank you to our sponsor Village Plumbing who doubled as our post race food and water sponsor as well. Thanks for the yummy bananas, bagels and water today! We are so grateful for your support over the last several years. Thank you, thank you.

We are thrilled to announce Village Plumbing and Sewer Service Inc. as our official Water, Bagel and Banana sponsor for the 2014 F.A.B.5k!! Thank you for supporting us every year of this event!

10/04/2014

We have surpassed our goal of $100,000 for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation!!!! A HUGE thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers and supporters out there! Thanks for coming out in this weather to support our event. YOU ARE SO AMAZING!

10/04/2014

One more thought for this evening.....While you are running or walking tomorrow, be on the look out for our Inspiration Signs. There are 12 women who have fueled the passion for this race. Their individual fights against Breast Cancer are what have kept this race going and always help us focus on why we are here. Much love and thanks to: Sarah, Barb, Charmaine, Noreen, Carol, Janet, Christine C., Julie, Jan, Tiffany, Christine B. and Sandy.

10/03/2014

Participants, it will be a bit chilly tomorrow morning - wear layers. There may be some drizzles, but we are still on!

10/02/2014

Packet Pickup Time!

10/02/2014

Don't forget!! Packet pickup is today at Vintages Fine Wine (12 S Dunton) from 4-7 pm.
While you are there, please show our thanks to Vintages for their support of the F.A.B. 5k by picking up a bottle of wine or two!

10/01/2014

It's the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Looking forward to seeing all of our participants, volunteers and community on Saturday morning for our 5th Annual Run/Walk! If you can't make it consider donating to our fundraising efforts for The The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Find our link at www.fab5k.com

We are back at it again in 2014 ....Why? Because a cure for breast cancer has not been found in the last twelve months.  In the four years of the F.A.B. 5K's existence, we have raised over $90,000...