ST. JOSEPH — On May 20, more than 1,200 registrants, 50 volunteers and 58 sponsors participated in the 13th Annual Run, Walk, and Rock, presented by the McLoughlin Family Foundation for Lory’s Place, the grief healing and education center of Caring Circle, a Lakeland Health Affiliate.

Through donations and participation, this year’s event set a new record, raising more than $63,000 to support unique bereavement programs and services for all who are grieving, regardless of their financial circumstances, organizers said. Last year, Lory’s Place provided bereavement services to more than 3,000 children and adults, including bereavement programs in more than 40 area schools.

“We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support this event,” said Lisa Bartoszek, director of Lory’s Place. “Lory’s Place is fully funded by the generous donations and gifts from our community, and all proceeds from Run, Walk, and Rock help us continue to meet the needs of grieving children, adults and families.”

In the 5K run portion of the event, William Cadwell, of South Haven, took overall top honors with a time of 16:28. For the overall women’s division of the 5K run, Erin Moore, of Niles, was in first place with a time of 20:50. In the 5K walk event, Steve Winkler, of St. Joseph, won overall top honors with a time of 34:50, and Nada Kramp, of Stevensville, came in first place for the women at 35:09.

Next year’s race is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2018.

For more information about the programs and services provided by Lory’s Place, visitlorysplace.org or call (269) 983-2707.

Lory’s Place is a grief healing and education center of Caring Circle, a Lakeland Health Affiliate. Since opening in 2004, thousands of children and adults from southwest Michigan and northern Indiana have taken the courageous step of accessing the bereavement resource services of Lory’s Place. With professional bereavement staff and trained volunteers, Lory’s Place provides regularly scheduled age-appropriate support group sessions that allow children and adults to interact with peers who have suffered similar experiences. There is no charge for the services that Lory’s Place provides. For more information, call (269) 983-2707 or (800) 717-3812, or visit lorysplace.org

5K RUN RESULTS

Top 10 overall — Male

1. William Cadwell, South Haven

2. Sam Felton, St. Joseph

3. James Bradshaw, St. Joseph

4. Jameson McRae, Chicago

5. Michael Tsai, St. Joseph

6. Gunnar Lovhoiden, Berrien Springs

7. Nolan Youngstedt, St. Joseph

8. Joseph Follett, Watervliet

9. JJ Lopez-Testini, Stevensville

10. Jack Nicey, Kalamazoo

Top 10 overall – Female

1. Erin Moore, Niles

2. Stacie Gallagher, St. Joseph

3. Thea Strand, St. Joseph

4. Vanessa Veersma, St. Joseph

5. Sarah Conklin, St. Joseph

6. Grace Humes, St. Joseph

7. Erin Penner, St. Joseph

8. Tara Sabo, St. Joseph

9. Katie Mandarino, St. Joseph

10. Nancy Belisle, St. Joseph

5K WALK RESULTS

Top 10 overall – male

1. Steve Winkler, St. Joseph

2. Mike Kinney, St. Joseph

3. Kirt Fiesbeck, St. Joseph

4. Jon Jacobs, Niles

5. RJ Ferguson, St. Joseph

6. Rick Neeser, Niles

7. Wesley Stephens, South Haven

8. Dan Burnside, Stevensville

9. Casey Collum, Baroda

10. KC Gast, St. Joseph

Top 10 overall — Female

1. Nada Kramp, Stevensville

2. Nancy Nelson, Benton Harbor

3. Karen Clister, Bruceton Mills, West Virgina

4. Kelly McRae, Stevensville

5. Betsy Fiesbeck, St. Joseph

6. Christine Washington, St. Joseph

7. Jerri Cooley, Stevensville

8. Patty Needles, Berrien Springs

9. Violet Waters, Benton Harbor

10. Sarah Waters, Benton Harbor