Ready, set, and Pump it Up! for Talbot Hospice on Sunday, August 30th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. when Harrison Street will turn into a race track for some of the area’s well-known men. These good-natured guys will turn out in style in their high heels and high fashion outfits and run, walk or wobble down Harrison Street (between Dover Street and South Street) in Easton. It is all in good fun and being done to raise money for the Friends of Hospice as a precursor event for the Festival of Trees held annually in November.
The fun begins at 2:00 p.m. with music, food and drink concessions, and several raffles including a chance to win a pair of designer shoes! The racers will be introduced at the Waterfowl Building at 3:00 p.m. with the race and awards ceremony immediately following. The Washington Street Pub, this year’s lead sponsor for the Drag Race, will be donating 10% of its profits on August 30th to the Friends of Hospice, and will host a post-race after party to celebrate the racers and supporters. Other sponsors of the event include The Star Democrat and Check Yourself Talbot.
In addition to running the actual race, each racer will be competing to raise the most monies. Joining in this year’s race are Tim Boyle, Mike Butler, Josh Cooper, Joe Gamble, Keith Graffius, Erik Higginbottom, Ken Mann, John Mautz, George Paugh, Joe Petro, Bill Rolle and Derrick Shindler. Visit the event’s website https://festival-of-trees.org/drag-race.html to view a full listing of the runners, as well as their bios, and place a bet (make a donation) on your favorite racer. You can support as many runners as you would like. All proceeds from the race will go directly to the Festival of Trees event.
The co-chairs of this year’s event, Sandy Hale and Erica Kirby, have set a goal to raise $25,000. “We have a very competitive group of men this year, and they have already begun their training regimens and narrowing down their fashion choices!” said Ms. Hale. “I am telling everyone, get there early and get a spot up front. This has become an Easton tradition you don’t want to miss!”
Festival of Tree events are presented by the Friends of Hospice to benefit the Talbot Hospice. Talbot Hospice’s mission is to offer patients and caregivers hope and dignity at the end-of-life. Talbot Hospice recently announced the launch of its Pediatric Care Program. With this new program, Talbot Hospice is now able to provide services to anyone, without regard to a patient’s age, who lives in Talbot County. This also includes support for families as they continue to seek curative therapy for their children.
Mark your calendar now and don’t miss the “Men in Heels” event on August 30th. It will be a fun afternoon supporting a worthy cause.
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