Runners 'Dash' to raise funds for parish school

The first annual "Damian Dash," a 5K run hosted by St. Damian School in Oak Forest, took place on Oct.13. All the proceeds from the race benefitted the school's technology fund. According to the school's website, St. Damian School was built and dedicated in 1963. The school was initially staffed by the Felician Sisters until 1981. The school's namesake, St. Damian, and his twin brother, St. Cosmas, were third-century physicians and are the patron saints of physicians, pharmacists and hospital workers. The feast of St. Damian is celebrated Sept. 26.
Joseph Remsing (150) leads a pack of runners at the gun start. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Manuel Anas is the first runner in. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
David Athens is the 13th man in. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Ben Howe leads a pack of runners at the start. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Bystanders applaud as Hilary Tyrd, 64, makes her way across the finish line. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Wendy A Gustafson(44), Colleen Domke(35), Queenette Rivera (122) and Elizabeth Scannell(120) make their way towards the finish line. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Mia Mesmer and Peyton Nielson clap before the start of the race. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)
Wendy A Gustafson(44), Colleen Domke(35), Queenette Rivera (122) and Elizabeth Scannell(120) make their way towards the finish line. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

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