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Gritman Medical Center
put on its Red Dress to draw attention to heart disease, particularly
among women. The Second Annual Red Dress Run took place in Moscow on
February 23. In keeping with its fashion theme, the event started and
finished at the Palouse Empire Mall. Sheep along the pastoral 5-K
out-and-back route seemed nonplussed to see participants of both
genders in spaghetti straps and sequins at 9:00 in the morning. Matt
Silver even shaved his legs for the occasion. Sponsors included
Rosauer’s, Northwest River Supplies, Marketime Drug, Idaho Ice, Best
Western, Otto’s Produce, Northwest Respiratory & Medical Equipment,
Bearable Dentistry, and Arbonne International. Living groups on the
University of Idaho Campus provided volunteers. An estimated 75 people
showed up and organizers reported nearly double the participants over
the previous year. They aspire to attract even more next year, and
judging by the smiles and enthusiasm among those who congregated in
the mall afterward, they are likely to succeed. It’s not too soon to
start shopping for those stylish red jogging togs!
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