IAFF Members Compete in 2007 Marine Corps Marathon

November 5, 2007 -- More than 35 IAFF members participated in the 32nd Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington, DC as part of the IAFF Burn Foundation Marathon Team. Robert Kuhn, from Strongsville, OH Local 2882, was the fastest male IAFF member, finishing in 3:00:19, and Valorie Minton, from Richland, WA Local 1433, was the fastest female IAFF member, completing the race in 3:38:20.

As members of the IAFF Burn Foundation Marathon Team, each runner pledged to raise a minimum of $1,000 to support the IAFF Burn Foundation. Runners raised a total of $41,908.51 to help improve the lives of burn survivors throughout North America through prevention and education, new treatment research and burn camp and other survivor support programs.

Participation in the Marine Corps Marathon is a great way to support the IAFF Burn Foundation. For more information on how to apply for the 2008 Marathon Team, call (202) 824-8620 or email rkerchner@iaff.org.

IAFF BURN FOUNDATION MARATHON TEAM WINNERS

Men

1st place – Robert Kuhn (3:00:19), Strongsville, OH Local 2882

2nd place – Thomas Martell (3:36:51), Lagrange, NY Local 3813

3rd place – Bernard Brosnan (3:40:41), Redford Township, MI Local 1206

Women

1st place – Amelia Neighbors (3:34:45), Charlotte, NC

2nd place – Valorie Minton (3:38:20), Pasco, WA Local 1433

3rd place – Pamela Criswell – (3:45:44), Hampton, NH Local 2664

Click here for a complete list of IAFF Burn Foundation Marathon Team finishers.