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Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation hosted the tenth annual Grin & Bear It Run on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event grossed nearly $6,900 for the Patient Assistance Fund, which is used to help Cass Regional patients in need with expenses such as transportation, medication and medical supplies.

Sponsors of the event included Country Club Bank; Foxwood Springs; Serenity Care Hospice; Sherwood Community Bank; CPSK Insurance Services; Robert Prettyman and Carl Pearcy; Troutt, Beeman & Co.; A World of Smiles; Harrisonville Family Medicine; and Steve Croy – State Farm Insurance.

The Grin & Bear It Run is held each year in memory of Cara Roberts, and the event began with a moment of silence in her honor.

The overall male and female winners were Kevin Heinrich of Raymore and Esmeralda Chavez of Harrisonville, who finished with times of 21:14 and 25:47, respectively. Heinrich and Chavez each received a commemorative stuffed bear, and medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.

Following the 5K, participants were treated to breakfast catered by Chris Kurzweil of Kurzweils’ Country Meats. Free health screenings were also offered.

Several area businesses also lent their support to the Grin & Bear It Run, including Harrisonville Community Center, Family Center Farm & Home, and Sonic Drive-In of Harrisonville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol provided traffic control for the event.

For questions or to learn more about Cass Regional Foundation, contact Becky Welch at (816) 380-5888, extension 4810, or email rwelch@cassregional.org.