PMA FIT announces winners in inaugural Fresh Summit 5K run/walk
Anaheim, Calif. –The PMA Foundation for Industry Talent (PMA FIT) hosted its first annual Live FIT 5-kilometer run/walk Oct. 2 at the Anaheim Marriot Hotel, Anaheim, Calif., USA. Medals were given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top two male and female finishers in each age group.
The top overall male finishers were:
Jamie Moracci of Pure Hothouse Foods, Inc., with a time of 16 minutes 55 seconds.
Michael Rotter of Highline Produce, Ltd., 18:53.
Marco Munoz of Frontera Produce, Ltd., 19:12.
The top overall female finishers were:
Eliza Voita of SunCoast Produce Inc., with a time of 21:01.
Vicki Sawin of SunCoast Produce Inc., 21:58.
Tristan Kieva of Pandol Brothers, Inc., 23:58.
The race — which attracted a capacity crowd of 250 runners and walkers — was held in conjunction with PMA's 2009 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition, Oct. 2-5. Participants enjoyed a double loop course around the Anaheim Convention Center on the outskirts of the world-famous Disneyland property. An awards ceremony followed promptly to recognize the winners. The race raised nearly $30,000 for the foundation.
"Our thanks go out to every participant for supporting a great industry cause," said Bill Schuler of the Castellini Group of Companies, chairman of PMA FIT's Board of Directors and incoming chairman of PMA's board. "We are gratified to have such a great response for a first-time event."
Also on Friday, a silent auction and raffle held during the Fresh Perspectives: Women's Leadership Event raised $17,200 for the foundation. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was the speaker at the Fresh Perspectives event.
Proceeds from the race and the auction/raffle will fund PMA FIT programs to attract, develop and retain talent for the fresh produce value chain. PMA FIT is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to ensuring a quality workforce for the industry, and making a positive difference in the lives of current and future produce professionals by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success.
PMA FIT is supported by contributions from companies who operate in all segments of the global produce supply chain. Major donors (those who have given over $250,000) include: Castellini Group of Companies; Georgia-Pacific; Jay and Ruth Pack Family Foundation; Mission Produce, Inc.; Pacific International Marketing; Paramount Farms; and Taylor Farms, Inc.
For more information about PMA FIT visit www.pmafit.com, and for more on Fresh Summit visit PMA's web site at www.pma.com/freshsummit.
About PMA Foundation for Industry Talent (PMA FIT)
The PMA Foundation for Industry Talent was founded in 2006 by Produce Marketing Association, the leading trade association for the produce industry. PMA FIT is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation providing produce companies with unique programs to attract, develop and retain the produce industry's most valuable resource — talented people. PMA FIT is dedicated to ensuring a quality workforce for the industry, and making a positive difference in the lives of current and future produce professionals by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success. For more information, visit www.pmafit.com.
About Produce Marketing Association (PMA)
Founded in 1949, the Produce Marketing Association is the leading trade association representing nearly 3,000 companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. Members rely on PMA year round for the business solutions they need to increase sales and consumption, build strong professional relationships, and expand their business opportunities. For more information, visit www.pma.com.
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