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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Gary Papa at the 2004 Father's Day Run
And they are off!
In 2002, the first Father's Day "Run 4 Your Life" 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk was held to promote prostate cancer awareness and fund educational programming and screenings.
Each year we have seen the number of participants grow exponentially. -
This consistent growth is largely attributable to the in-depth involvement and support of Gary Papa.
Jim Gardner at the Gary Papa Run
Gary Papa joined the board in 2005 and quickly devoted his exceptional talent and energy to help FBPH generate prostate cancer awareness and research.
Gary soon became the spokesman and tirelessly worked to establish and promote the Father's Day Run, serving as co-chairman of the run during subsequent years.
Gary Papa Run 2008
Gary Papa Run 2008
Snacks for the participants
Gary lost his six-year battle with prostate cancer in June of 2009.
Gary Papa is survived by his wife, Kathleen and sons Tucker and Nathaniel.
Dave Roberts at the Gary Papa Run
Jamie Apody at the 2009 Gary Papa Run
In honor of his memory, the race was renamed after Gary Papa so that his dedication to the cause will never be forgotten.
Gary Papa Run 2009
Dave Roberts and Jim Gardner remembering Gary Papa
Gary Papa Run 2010
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Gary Papa Run 2010
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Gary Papa Run 2010
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Gary Papa Run 2010
Gary Papa Run 2010
Gary Papa Run 2011
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Gary Papa Run 2011
Gary Papa Run 2011
Gary Papa Run 2011
Adam Joseph and Jamie Apody
Gary Papa Run 2012
Gary Papa Run 2012
Gary Papa Run 2012
Gary Papa Run 2012
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Gary Papa Run 2012
Cecily Tynan finishes the race
Gary Papa Run 2012
Gary Papa Run 2012
Gary Papa Run 2012
Cecily Tynan with her trophy at the 2013 Gary Papa Run
The 6abc Family
Words from Jim Gardner
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Team 6abc and Action News viewers took part in the 12th annual Gary Papa Run on Father's Day 2014.
Candice Womer @Candice6abc: Prostate cancer survivors line up at the Gary Papa Run.
Matt Walker @MattWalker67: Photo at the finish of @6abc #GaryPapaRun
Lindsay McClain @LM_McClain: @jamoneraphilly @6abc Jamonera crew running for cancer #GaryPapaRun
Carlllllllllly@daboulcarl: Another successful walk at the @6abc Gary Papa 5k! TY for the picture @6abcadamjoseph, #TeamMcLaverty loves you guys!
Michael Amirian, MD @MichaelAmirian: Team Jefferson @GaryPapaRun @6abc @KimmelCancerCtr #teamurology
Stephanie @stephanie6abc: With @HessicaGonzalez getting ready to run! #garypaparun @6abc
Cecily Tynan @CecilyTynan: At the #GaryPapaRun w/ @Jim_Gardner @6abcadamjoseph & @JamieApody #HappyFathersDay #TeamPapa @6abc
Annie McCormick @AnnieMMcCormick: #garypaparun Starting Line selfie @6abc
Maxine C @max6abc: Getting ready to walk to end prostate cancer in memory of my dad #garypaparun. #team6abc
Jim Gardner @Jim_Gardner: Jamie, Adam and I at the Gary Papa Run this AM. Happy Father's Day
Adam Joseph@6abcadamjoseph: Yes this just happened at the Gary Papa Run. Swoop beat the phanatic to the lifting contest. #footballvsbaseball
Jamie Apody@JamieApody: Beautiful day for the @GaryPapaRun with @Jim_Gardner If u r here come say hi!
Caleb Mezzy @Caleb_Mezzy: @6abcadamjoseph @6abc Star struck!
Rochelle Robinson@RopedOff: #GaryPapaRun my team
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Gary Papa at the 2004 Father's Day Run
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