More than 2,000 patients, survivors, sponsors and volunteers, gathered together on Thursday, June 16 in Grant Park at the 22nd Annual ABC 7 Gibbons 5K and 3K Walk to benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. (Photos by Bill Richert Photography)
ABC 7’s Frank Mathie, Janet Davies
Bridget Rafferty, Carlos Ramirez, Ken Sabino, Eric Firdman
Carlos Rios, Carolyn Storandt, Carlitos Rios
Cathy & Lauren Lapinski of Claredon Hills, Nicole Alvarez
Children’s craft area
Claudia & Donae Parker of Evergreen Park
Ellen Kauffman, Philip Kauffman of Highland Park- 21 yrs at Gibbons 5K
Erin Ding and family
Gabrielle Hesslau, Lisle, IL Finishes First of the Women
George, Sharon Sifnotis of Elmhurt, Niko Saucido, Dana Purifoy, Ethan Margus
Gibbons 5K
Gibbons Family
Johnny Maloney of Libertyville
Justin Arvidson, Ally Crain
Karen, Jessica, Samantha and Andrew Gavras of Oaklawn
Karen, Jessica, Samantha and Andrew Gavras of Oaklawn
Kyle Stapleton, Jori Stapleton, Paley Stapleton (youngest walker), Mica Matsoff, Nick Martini
LRF director Kevin Radelet (Buffalo Grove) addresses the crowd
LRF Nurses of the Year Julia O’Malley Stepenske-LeAnn Kooyenga-Linda Rivard-
Maria, Luisa and Adam Sanchez of Oak Lawn.jpg
Maureen Weber of Mount Prospect, Jordan Brandwein with Bella puppy
Oscar Marteniez, Roberto Esparza, Heather Marteniez, Rosa Marteniez of Oswego
Penny’s Angels:Susan’s Squad Team
Runners coming to the finish line
Running action shot
Stellar Road on stage
Stroller action shot
Team shirts
Top female finishers Gabrielle Hesslau of Lisle, Sarah Rosenwinkel, Madison Heideman
Top Male Finishers Kyle Larson, Boulmier Dominique, Ryan Gordyan
