race against racism 2012:

YWCA Rhode Island sponored a Race Against Racism. This 5K run/walk was held held to unite people of all races, demonstrate our community's commitment to eliminating racism, and celebrate our diversity. Proceeds support community and racial justice efforts. Proceeds support community and racial justice efforts. Event partners included Autumnfest, Connecting for Children & Families, CopsWalk, Family Resources Community Action, Landmark Medical Center, Northern Rhode Island Area Health Education Center, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, RiverzEdge Arts, Thundermist Health Center, Woonsocket Prevention Coalition and YWCA Rhode Island.

The 5K run/walk was held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 9:00am during Autumnfest at World War II Memorial State Park, Woonsocket. The race was professionally timed.

Thank you to our 2012 sponsors:

  • WOON 1240
  • Woonsocket Lions Club
  • Whole Foods Market - Bellingham
  • Thundermist Health Center
  • Rotary Club of Woonsocket
  • Road ID
  • Susan M. Donahue, DC., Ltd.
  • The Call | The Times | Neighbors

Race Supporters:

  • Bollono Provisions
  • Caranci Bakery
  • Ciro’s
  • Connecting for Children & Families
  • CVS
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • Landmark Medical Center
  • Massage Envy
  • NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Park ‘n Shop - Blackstone
  • Rivers Falls
  • Riverzedge Arts
  • Roast House Pub and Restaurant
  • The Burrito Company
  • The Gym, LLC
  • Uno Chicago Grill at Smithfield Crossings

Race Committee:

  • Tracey Abrams
  • Linda Andrews
  • Scott Brodeur
  • Lisa Carcifero
  • Carter Coverdale
  • Susan Donahue, DC
  • Kyla Foster
  • Meghan Grady
  • Lachlan Gillispie
  • Elizabeth Guillen
  • Jamal Lee
  • George McMann
  • Margaux Morisseau
  • Steve Morse
  • Deborah L. Perry
  • Wendy Pires
  • Lisa Piscatelli
  • Sam Ratcliff
  • Ckarla Silva
  • Zoya Tseytlin

Race Volunteers: Thank you also to our race day volunteers!