Strollerthon Celebration Of Kids, Spring

By Annabeth Miller,
ShowMe Times Editor

It was a celebration - a celebration of children, of spring, of community!

The first-ever Strollerthon and 5K to benefit the Dexter Parents As Teacher (PAT) program was a rousing success in so many ways. The event was held on a beautiful spring Saturday morning at he Dexter West City Park with hundreds of youngsters, parents, grandparents and friends participating in the activities – all to promote and assist the PAT program. 

From kids in costumes and decorated stroller, folks lined up for the 5K through the streets of town, to the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt – it was a joyous celebration.

Over 100 folks registered for the 5K and the Strollerthon, according o event organizer Willa Fees, and many more spectators. Fees report the grand total for the day will top $3,500 from 5K, Strollerthon, SStrollerthon decorating votes, quilt raffles and t-shirt sales.

“We absolutely live in the best community,” Fees said. She said Liberty Hill Church came out with balloons and bubbles for the kids and many local businesses donated prizes, water, snacks, an s ‘swag bog’ goodies. “The response to this event utterly exceeded our expectations.”

Fees reported people could still purchase t-shirts from the event for a $5 donation at the P.A.T. office at Southwest Elemenary School on Grant Street in Dexter.

Winners in the Strollerthon decorating contest include:

• 1st place:  Clint and Hannah LeBeau with 10-month-old son Grayson
• 2nd place:  Randa Robertson with 1-month-old Riley Cannady
• 3re place:  Brandon and Brandy Barnes with 11-month-old Newt