On December 9, the 38th Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Marathon (WDWRM) presented by NexBank reached record-breaking attendance, despite the cold weather. 14,030 runners, 2,250 volunteers and 125,000 spectators were in attendance.
Top male full marathoner, James Koskei of Kenya, captured the title in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 9 seconds, winning $10,000 as well as a $25,000 bonus for winning the Cooper Complete Gender Challenge. WFAA-TV broadcast a two-and-a-half hour live show, captivating thousands of viewers.
As a new addition to this year’s race, the pediatric orthopedic hospital was represented by 13 patient champions, each with their own inspirational story. These patient champions helped with fundraising through the ActiveGiving.com web site, raising more than $100,000 in donations and helping the community to learn about some of the children who directly benefit from the event.
About TSRHC:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers for the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit http://www.tsrhc.org.
Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Marathon Presented by NexBank
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