Committee chairman Holly Back (from left) joined our own NS News team, namely Dee Dhaliwal, Kelly Pownall and Doug Foot.

They're the Holly's gals. From left: Karen Rhodes, Brooke Miller and Lesley Hartwell.

More than just pretty faces, Kyla Hoyle (from left), Cheri Wicks and Melissa Reed pitched in to help.

It was a friends and family kind of day. Supporting a good cause were Rich Andrews (from left), Marilyn Bel, Christin Bux and Maureen Bell.

The Celtic music of Ballyhooley kept everyone dancing inside. From left: Rory Sharpe, Cary Grigg, Sarah Beck and Jim Lewis.

Smiles of joy from nine-year-old Madison Van Oene (left) as she posed for her picture with event organizer Jordan Back.

Five-year-old Maurina Clement was making music along with the band as she played her toy instruments.

"We're so proud of each other," said Alexa Bradshaw (left) and Melissa Jaalaid as they finished their 10K run.

Madison's mom, Kellea Martin (left), and Madison's friend, Ali Hamata, couldn't be happier with the turnout of support.

These running buddies used the day to train for an upcoming half marathon. From left: Nadia Myerthall, Misha Wilson and Carly Gray.

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Setting up tents and cooking burgers were all in a day's work for Bill Mullaly (from left), Mark Casault and Tyler Mackay.

Mitch Mackay was happy to serve up cold beer to thirsty participants.