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‘Running for Robel’ followup: Holy Rosary kids @ Race for the Cure

June 6, 2010 at 11:40 am | In Health, West Seattle news, West Seattle schools | 11 Comments

(Photos courtesy Tim Hinthorn)
A few days ago, Susan G. Komen for the Cure volunteer Meg Paynor e-mailed WSB to share the story of a Holy Rosary School class running in the Race for the Cure today to honor their beloved teacher, who’s fighting breast cancer. She explained that they were chosen to start the Kids’ Race because of their touching story; we published that report on Friday night. This morning, they ran in the rain – and Tim Hinthorn just sent a note to share photos along with this report:

Over twenty students and their families from Holy Rosary School didn’t let summer rain drown their spirits as they participated in the Susan G Komen “Race for the Cure” this morning.

The students wore “Running for Robel” t-shirts to express their love and support for Second Grade teacher Karen Robel. Willie McGaughey, Cory Hinthorn, and Ethan Grassley finished the kids’ race first, second, and third respectively, and all participants finished the race with enthusiasm, love, and hope that Mrs. Robel recovers soon!

Though the race is over, the Komen organization accepts online donations year-round – go here.

11 Comments

1. Nice Job Holy Rosary!!!!!

   Comment by Coach Rich — 12:09 pm June 6, 2010 #

2. We are all very proud of each of you in supporting your teacher, who I bet is smiling right now knowing she is loved and in your pryers.

   Comment by John — 2:05 pm June 6, 2010 #

3. Great M & L !!! You are awesome!
   xxoo — Auntie Stacy

   Comment by Stacy — 2:37 pm June 6, 2010 #

4. Such kind children and parents! Your enthusiastic participation in this event is a perfect example of what community is all about. Many lives will be touched by your loving presence today!

   Comment by Mary Corrigan — 4:33 pm June 6, 2010 #

5. What a beautiful groups of hearts! I am so proud of all of you and your contagious spirits. The smiles you bring to Mrs. Robel are the best medicine that she could ever need! XO!

   Comment by CaS's Mom — 6:45 pm June 6, 2010 #

6. Great Job Team Robel! You are all amazing and your smiles are contagious! :-)

   Comment by Carrie B. — 6:49 pm June 6, 2010 #

7. I am speechless. I am in awe of everyone’s amazing spirit and togetherness. It is so touching to think of all of these beautiful children and families running (in the rain too!) to raise awareness and funds for such an important cause. Breast Cancer touches everyone in some way or another. This will be something all of students will remember forever – and so will their teacher. I love you all. – Mrs. Karen Robel

   Comment by Karen — 7:53 pm June 6, 2010 #

8. Yeah Team Robel! So proud of 2A and 2B. I know Mrs. Robel has happy tears seeing you all in action. Thanks for supporting such a GREAT CAUSE.

   Comment by K. Wells — 8:25 pm June 6, 2010 #

9. Ethan,

   I am so proud of you and your team mates! You are learning at an early age to care about and work hard for others!!

   Congratulations Holy Rosary Team!

   Comment by Lorraine Grassley — 7:32 am June 7, 2010 #

10. Hooray for Willie McGaughey, Patrick McGaughey and all the Holy Rosary kids! We’re all proud of you.

    Comment by Erin V.B. — 10:27 am June 7, 2010 #

11. Great job Holy Rosary 2nd Grade! As a fellow West Seattlite battling Breast Cancer, what you did at the Race for the Cure takes my breath away! It is so important for young people to see the importance of helping others. If we all do a little – together we can make a BIG difference. Thank you Holy Rosary 2nd grade. Best wishes to Karen Robel in her recovery and treatment – FIGHT ON! ~ Tracy Dart

    Comment by Tracy D. — 10:22 pm June 7, 2010 #

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