Ambulance Chase Top 11

Best of the West Event

Front row-L to R-Polly Stringer, Maria Mepham

Back row-L to R-Lori Forester, Bill Forester, Danielle Constantine

11 Fun Facts About Lakewood Hospital's Ambulance Chase  

1. Nominated as a 2012 “Best of the West” charitable race finalist.
2. One of the largest 5Ks inNortheast Ohio.
3. Total participants since inception:  7,151
4. Participants ranged in age from 5 to 90.
5. Last year, participants fromOhioand 9 other states (CA, CO, FL, IN, MI, NC, PA, VA, WV).
6. 2011 record participation of nearly 1,300 with 29 teams.
7. Fastest 5K time 15:28 – for those that enjoy a challenge!
8. Record female time of 18:15 in 2008; record male time of 15:28 in 2003.
9. Donald Marten’s Ambulance Services presenting sponsor for entire 11 years.
10. Donald Marten’s ambulance that leads the race is a 1964 Vista Cruiser.
11. Known for our great after race food!

For more information, visit lakewoodhospitalfoundation.org/ambulancechase or call 216-529-7009.