MISSION
The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity.
VISION
The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and the best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.
OBJECTIVES
- Increase interest in cardiovascular exercise in the Community.
- Raise funds for public education on the importance of exercise.
- Generate a spirit of community involvement and volunteerism.
- Promote and publicize the Cooper River Bridge Run.
YEAR 2007 Cooper River Bridge Run Executive Committee
RACE FOUNDER W. Marcus Newberry, M.D., MUSC
TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT: Ted Summerford (Chairman), Ken Ayoub
THE CITADEL: Harry Davakos, Dena Garner
MUSC: Peter Carek
CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK & RECREATION: David Bennett, John Massey
CHARLESTON RUNNING CLUB: Kenneth Bible, Ed Ledford
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: William Barfield, Scooter Barnett
CITY OF CHARLESTON: Paul Wieters, Laurie Yarborough
