5K race raises over $25,000 for the Osceola Meals on Wheels program

  • March for Meals 5K participants kick off the run & walk at the Kissimmee lakefront.
    March for Meals 5K participants kick off the run & walk at the Kissimmee lakefront.
  • Bruce Vickers of the Osceola Tax Collector's Office wins Largest Team at the March for Meals 5K.
    Bruce Vickers of the Osceola Tax Collector's Office wins Largest Team at the March for Meals 5K.
  • Luck Charmers wins Most Spirited Team at the March for Meals 5K.
    Luck Charmers wins Most Spirited Team at the March for Meals 5K.
  • City of Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzalez and Commissioner Cheryl Grieb at the event.
    City of Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzalez and Commissioner Cheryl Grieb at the event.

Osceola Council on Aging's March for Meals 5K sponsored by KUA was on Saturday, March 13, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. There were over 300 participants and over 22 teams that participated. Everyone had a great time and dressed up in their best green. 
Some of the winners were:
Largest Team: Osceola County Tax Collector Bruce Vicker's Office
Most Spirited Team: Luck Charmers
Best Female Runner: Serina Cardosa
Best Male Runner:Oscar Cruz
The event raised over $25,000 for the Osceola Meals on Wheels program.  Council members said they were thankful for all those who came out to support fighting hunger in Osceola County.  The council wanted to thanked KUA, Toho Water Authority, city of Kissimmee, United Healthcare, Florida Blue, Magic Development, Infill Consulting Services, Osceola County Sheriff's Office, and so many more who helped make this event happen.