Checo Colon-Gaud
This guy is amazing! Checo is originally from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico,he moved to Statesboro, GA from Louisiana, bringing along his wife and 2 beautiful girls 10 years ago after hurricane Katrina.
His students at Georgia Southern University get earfuls of information from this fly guy, especially about river critters and their habitat. He is a professor of Biology there. Checo is also on the board for Ogeechee Riverkeepers, a nonprofit that works to protect, preserve and improve water quality of the Ogeechee River. Obviously with a like mind in helping our environment, and a love for running you can see why Checo was offered an ambassadorship! He’s always rallying up a group to join in a fun run, or join in an exciting race.
Wave at Checo as he flies by, then grab some brews with him post race!
Photo by Corey Brooks
Sherry Feathers
If you don’t know Sherry, you will get to know her!. She is the spunkiest 80 year young person I know!
This Cinderella, from Savannah, GA, has been married for 53 years! She has raised 3 children, and gets to enjoy 7 grandchildren. Along with Thor and her grandogs you’d think she had enough to do. Not this MImi.She runs,with her favorite distance being a ½ marathon. She also sits on the board of the Savannah Striders. She rallies together our community and has made a huge positive impact. Along with her love for running she enjoys coaching,volunteering, and sharing experiences. .
Sherry thrives off of helping our youth and advocates for community service groups like, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run, Relay for Life, The fresh Air Home, and Tunnels to Towers.Wow! Where does she find time?
So when you see Sherry race morning, make sure to send her cheers and be inspired!
Photo by Corey Brooks
