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Susan Zabransky Hughes
Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 27, 2013
raises $171,000 for Susan's Suite

Approximately 800 people of all ages participated in the 2nd Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk in picturesque Saddle River, New Jersey, organized by The Run for Sue Committee. This USATF certified 5K run is primarily fast and flat and features chip timing by Compuscore. Post-race refreshments, as well as activities for children, were provided on the grounds of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. The event, which was capped with the landing of HackensackUMC's helicopter, AirMed One, was fun for all members of the family. Kids, both big and small, watched the big bird land and then had the excitement of examining it up close and talking with the medical staff and pilots who operate it. Many thanks to the sponsors, donors, vendors and participants who helped make this year's event a tremendous success!

For final race results, go to CompuScore: http://www.compuscore.com/cs2013/april/sushugh.htm

2013 SPONSORS

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our 2013 Sponsors

Title Sponsor
McGraw Communications Logo

Platinum Sponsors
Eisai USA Foundation, Inc.
McConnell and McCrann Families
Cathy and Jim Napolitano
North Jersey Brain & Spine Center

Gold Sponsors
Butler Family
Park Avenue BMW Motor Corporation
Terrie O'Connor Realtors

Silver Sponsors
Connolly Family
Lynch Law Firm
Omega Infusion
Saddle River PBA
VRH Construction Corp.
Victor and Susan Wortmann
The Zahn Family

Bronze Sponsors
Allendale Bar & Grill
The Elfers Family
The Fullerton Family
The Hinchen Family
Inserra Shop-Rite Supermarkets
The Kerner Family
Lanzo Plumbing
Lush Day Spa
Paul and Dana Magno Family Foundation
Richard and Michele Morrow
New Balance North Jersey
Pascack Community Bank
Maureen Raub
The Rosato Family
Andrew F. Rubenstein, MD, PC
Saddle River Tours
Sal Lauretta for Men
Saddle River Magazine
Carlos A. Sanchez
Selective Insurance Group Foundation
Spence Engineering
Helena Theurer
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Wandell Teachers and Staff
Daniel and Carole Zurich

 

Highlights from 2013

2013 5k Run Committee

Members of The Run for Sue Committee: Cindy Spence, Paige Egan, Alice Lynch, Tracy Slayne, Cindy Martins, Cathy Napolitano, Susan Zabransky, Lisa Ahearn, Jill Bovino, Bonnie Pennell, Liz Salazer, Lisa LaManna, Joette Fullerton, Linda Rosato, Jannine DeMeritt, & Laura Niemiec
5k HUMC Trio  5k Starting Line

Renee Harvey, Paul Dallorso, and Tom Flynn were among those representing HackensackUMC.

Runners lined up at the starting line pay tribute during the singing of the national anthem.
5k Leadership 2012 5k 3 Guys Near Helicopter

From the left:
Bob Hughes, Robert C. Garrett, President & CEO, Hackensack University Health Network, Susan Zabransky, William Zabransky, Joseph Feldman, M.D., Chairman, Emergency Medicine, Cindy Martins, Program Director, Friends of HackensackUMC, & Tom Kruse, Vice President Network Development

From the left:
James R. Napolitano, Trustee, HackensackUMC Foundation, David Madison, General Manager, Saddle River Inn, & Robert C. Garrett, President & CEO, Hackensack University Health Network.
5k McGraw Team 5k Kids near Helicopter

Title Sponsor team from McGraw Communications enjoyed the day.

The landing of HackensackUMC's AirMed One draws an excited crowd.

 

The Story Behind the Run

This run is being organized in honor of our dear friend, Susan Zabransky Hughes, who succumbed to cervical cancer in July of 2011 at the age of 46. Many of the women joining together to organize this run met Sue through the Wandell Elementary School in Saddle River. Our children attended Wandell from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade where Sue volunteered her time and was involved in many committees. We all were touched by Sue in so many ways. Whether it was sharing her love of cooking, training at the gym, hiking at the Reservation, or vacationing, Sue just loved life and lived it to the fullest every day.

Sue had many passions in her life, and running was one of them. We have vivid memories of waving to Sue on the street in her quest for running the NYC Marathon…three times! A compassionate woman, Sue ran the NYC Marathon in 2006 to raise money benefitting cancer patients. In trying to decide the best way to keep Sue’s spirit alive while simultaneously raising money to fund Susan’s Suite at HackensackUMC, we decided to organize a 5k run/walk in Saddle River. We thought it fitting that the course includes some of the same streets Sue ran on, and the neighborhood where she lived for 15 years while raising her family. As an additional tribute, the course reaches into Upper Saddle River where she grew up and where her parents still reside.

We invite you to join with us in honoring Sue by participating in the run, becoming a sponsor and/or making a donation. Thank you for your generosity and support!

The Run for Sue Committee

For additional information, please contact The Run for Sue Committee at 551-996-3252. facebook icon 32px