An hour later, this team crossed the finish line. From left: mom Adriana Martin and son Nicholas (front left) and Kathy McCourt and daughter Lindsay (front right).

Cst. Gerry Desauliniers (left) and Sgt. Bob Beaudoin (right) greeted North Van District mayor Don Bell at the end of the race.

Holly Back, seen here with husband Dennis Back, was instrumental in putting together the event.

They're our North Shore News runners (but where did they get those Hawaiian shirts?) Clockwise from back left: Sharon Cocomile, Link Paquet, Judy Shaw and Madia Mather.

Jillian Nixon (left) took part in the run with her friend Stephanie Bell. Later they enjoyed a hamburger together.

Selling 50/50 draw tickets was Holly's Hair hairstylist Karen Rhodes (left) and Charito MacKay, Holly's daughter-in-law.

The boys at the BBQ were busy serving up burgers to hungry runners after the race. From left: Cameron's dad Peter Blom, Gordon Hoyle and Ron Embley.

These fire and rescue fellas are always in good shape, but this day Scott Ruddy (left) and Grant Smith were handing out hot dogs.

Janice Lake, seen here with Brian Bennett, has known Cameron his whole life. She was also his physio-therapist for many years.

Carol Birge and her daughter Emma McLellan were making great progress in the race until they spotted a play park and confessed to stopping by to play on the swings.

He's the little boy that everyone came out to support. Cameron Blom and his mom Terri Baker send their thanks to everyone for their love and support.

Callie Blom (centre) is Cameron's big sister. She and her friends, Ashley Barraclough (left) and Caitlin McDonald did their part to help out.