Neville Miller Wins LifePoint 5K in 15:46

A total of 254 racers from 11 states completed LifePoint's 4th annual Gift of Life 5K Run/Walk on March 7, 2009 which benefits organ and tissue donation as well as our South Carolina transplant recipients.

The overall winner was Neville Miller, 26, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., who finished with a time of 15:46. Second-place overall was Karl Walsh, 33, also of Mt. Pleasant, who finished with 16:09. Third-place, with a time of 18:39, was Ray Lewis, 52, of Iron Station, N.C.

Fourteen transplant recipients competed in a separate division won by Heather Lanesky, 39, of Summerville, S.C., with a time of 29:30.

After the race, participants received massages by Total Life Care of West Ashley, medals for finishing in the top three of each age category, as well as raffle prizes.

Race sponsors included the South Carolina Coroner's Association, CryoLife, Donate Life South Carolina and Road ID. In-kind gifts were donated by Melvin's BBQ, Stella Nova, Curves – Johns Island, Total Life Care – West Ashley, Bagel Nation – James Island, Wal-Mart – James Island, Max Muscle – Mt. Pleasant, Wal-Mart – North Charleston, Publix – James Island and PYS Advertising.

Shirley McAdams, LifePoint Special Events Manager, said, "We send a big "thank you" to all of those who participated and volunteered at our 5K this year. The "Gift of Life" that our race celebrates is both inspirational and humbling to the LifePoint staff. It is our hope that others will develop the passion that we each have for our cause."

Check Active.com for full race results.

Check SureShotPhotography.com for finish line photos.

Race Photo Gallery now online.

A Message from Our Director

Thanks to the hard work of our many dedicated employees, volunteers, and professional associates, LifePoint continues to make great progress in advancing organ and tissue donation in South Carolina. Through the generosity of our donor families, hundreds of lives have been saved and enhanced. Yet, the need for donation continues. We are privileged, humbled and honored to have a part in this lifesaving work. Please help us with your commitment to be a donor. Sincerely, Nancy A. Kay CEO/President of LifePoint, Inc.