Live Like Laken 5K Race Recap Cherokee Recreation and Parks raised over $29,000 for the Laken Hope Foundation at the inaugural Live Like Laken 5K. The event at Woodstock’s Hobgood Park drew 731 in-person and virtual participants. Funds raised for the foundation will benefit organizations that promote women’s safety awareness, provide tuition assistance for nursing students, and improve children’s healthcare.“It was a beautiful morning for the race, and we want to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for making it all possible,” said Race Director Skyler Cox. “I also want to thank the Cherokee County community for coming out to support the Laken Hope Foundation and celebrate the wonderful life of Laken Hope Riley. As the race director, I couldn’t imagine a better day. The support from our community was truly inspiring, and I hope it will be a day we all remember in honoring Laken.”The overall male race winner was Nathanael Spivey (A) with a time of 18:18, and the overall female winner was Isabella Kennison (B) with a time of 20:47.For more information on the foundation, please visit TheLakenHopeFoundation.com.
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