The 16th birthday party (as in Great Pumpkin Fun Run) was a celebration to remember.
- A festive T-shirt with 17 sponsor logos and a special logo commemorating THI at SLEH's 50th Anniversary, which occurs next year.
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Almost 2,900 runners and walkers, many resplendent in Halloween costumes.
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A spectacular October morning marked by crisp temperatures, clear skies, and not even the slightest hint of a breeze.
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The Children's Costume Contest, emceed by Dr. Billy Cohn, that featured 34 of the cutest children you have ever seen, including a bumble bee, a flamingo, a devil, pirate, a skunk, an owl, and even a very young bride.
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Infectious live music by The Guzzlers, who drove all night from San Marcos to join us.
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The "Heart Car", a 2010 Ford Lola Daytona PrototypE that participates in NASCAR races to raise money for THI.
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THI Founder, Dr. Denton A. Cooley, and Dr. James T. Willerson, President of THI, who welcomed the crowd and encouraged heart healthy lifestyles.
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A contingent of volunteers that other nonprofit organizations only wish they had.
WITH GRATITUDE
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all participants. It was a very special event. We at the Texas Heart Institute are mindful that an event of this magnitude would not be possible without the unselfish support of corporations, organizations, and individuals.
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