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Cops Running For Charity to compete in 42 km race in Patagonia
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, November 7th, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department November 12, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. (Argentine time) My feet hurt just thinking about it. My legs burn as I ponder the physical pain that lurks in South America less than one week away. I understand it’s a marathon, and people run those all the time. This one, however, is in the Andes, and those are some really big mountains. This marathon involves scrambling up mountains, crossing icy streams and tackling difficult terrain. The Salomon K42 Adventure Marathon has been called “a paradise for the eyes, hell for the legs” by a past competitor. It’s the typical adventure the members of Cops Running For Charity (CRFC) live for. Their willingness to suffer for the benefit of others has not gone unnoticed. When the runners arrive in Argentina, they will be met by the Minister of Tourism and presented with a proclamation during a private dinner party. Among those attending the party will be a general in the Argentine Army and the mayor of the town of Bariloche. The runners at this year’s event will be Captain Randy Pentis, Captain Tim Hagel, Captain Dave Kenney, Captain Paul Higgason, Sergeant Joe Devorick, and Sergeant Frank Underlin. They will be accompanied by Assistant Sheriff Gary Pentis, who is the “team mom.” The race will take place on November 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. This year, the group has raised $40,000.00 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, ALS Association, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Anyone interested in more information about CRFC can contact Captain Randy Pentis at (805) 654-2940 or (805) 947-8067 or by e-mail at randy.pentis@ventura.org. Location: |
