Williamsburg REALTORS® Raising The Roof 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

The Williamsburg REALTORS® Raising The Roof, the Fundraising 5K Run and Community Day, took place this past Saturday, August 19th, 2023. We are thrilled to announce that our collective efforts have resulted in an astounding $7,000 raised in support of Habitat for Humanity.

Our applause goes to the 130 participants who took on the challenge of the 5K run/walk, as well as the 25 inspiring individuals who completed the one-mile fun run/walk. The combined tally of 155 finishers signifies a shared commitment to effecting positive change in our community.

Williamsburg REALTORS® wants to thank all the participants who completed the race; their commitment signifies the shared purpose to tackle the pressing issue of affordable housing in the Greater Williamsburg Area. Our deepest gratitude extends to the multitude of volunteers who breathed life into this event with their unwavering dedication: WAAR Member and Community Engagement Committee, chairs Elizabeth Walthall, Amy Davies, and Faye Dillman; members Wendy Truckenbrod, Renea Matter, Gregory Duncan, Lisa Langenhening, John Otey, Gill Sever, Debbie Davis, Roberta Hammel, Simone Jones, Jodi Linney, Joyclyn McCallum, Jennifer Mitchell, Mary Prior, Ashley Surles.

Also, our deepest gratitude extends to our esteemed sponsors: Guild Mortgage, Fords Colony Country Club, DAHL Properties, Garage Experts, High Liner Foods, Closet Factory, Fulton Mortgage, C&F Mortgage, State Farm, National Property Inspections. Without their generous contributions, this event would not have been possible. Additionally, we are grateful to Billsburg Brewery for the use of their facility and the Colonial Road Runners for orchestrating the certified course and award ceremony. We are extremely honored that Ruth Larson, Vice-Chair of the JCC Board of Supervisors, attended the event and presented awards to the fastest runners in each category.

As Williamsburg REALTORS®, we stand united, overflowing with gratitude and pride for the profound impact we’ve collectively achieved. With our current sum amounting to an impressive $52,000, we are edging closer to our ambitious goal of $110,000. These funds directly contribute to the construction of secure and affordable housing for a deserving family, embodying our commitment to making a meaningful difference.