Fun+Games
On Race Day
Children’s book reading at Water St. Books
Just for the kids (and their families), Water Street Books will host a reading of the adorable children’s book, “Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy” at 9 AM on race day.
Come check in or register early and then enjoy the reading, an arts and crafts project and yummy treats!
Fun & Games with Dogs
The folks at the Berkshire Humane Society have organized a couple of hilarious contests for you and your dog to enjoy. Join in with “Musical Sits”…when the music stops, if your furry friend is the last one to sit, they’re out. The last remaining dog wins! Or how about this for easy, “Fastest Biscuit Eater”. I honestly don’t know how they’ll judge this one. Have you ever met a slow biscuit eater? Fun prizes for the winners!
Strong in Spirit
David DiNicola is preparing for his “Strong in Spirit – Ride Across America” (see below for details) inspired by his dog KaDee and her experience at the 2007 running of The Humane Race.
David and his wife Karen will be running in the race with their gorgeous German Shepherds, then sticking around at the Finish Line with the Harley he is riding across America to raise money for the Berkshire Humane Society and another animal welfare group. Come meet David and Karen and check out the Strong in Spirit bike!
After Race Day
Strong in Spirit — A Ride Across America
David DiNicola’s “Strong in Spirit” mission started in 2007 when his dog KaDee, at age 13 1/2, walked as fast as she could in The Humane Race in her wheels.
As David writes on the Strong in Spirit website:
“Yes “wheels”- two, to be exact! At age 13 KaDee came down with a disease that paralyzed her hind legs but it never stopped her. She boasted strong front legs from all of her hot dogging and rolling, and it caught the attention of our local newspaper at the race.
The day after the 5K, The Berkshire Eagle featured her in a picture and article titled, “Strong in Spirit”. That byline captured her intensity and never quit attitude. She amazed us not only because she accepted her wheels as if she was born with them, but also by the way in which she lived her entire life. When she died two months shy of her 16th birthday in 2009, my wife and I felt compelled to do something in her honor.”
Follow David’s epic ride at thestronginspirit.com,
