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Diabierna, 6 October 2023 AWEMainta LOCAL NEWS 31

C.B. Piedra Plat’s Successful Inaugural

5K Run & Walk Unites Community in Aruba

Event Highlights and Results
The 5K Run & Walk witnessed exhilarating moments and show-

cased participants’ determination. While the results slightly
deviated due to an age difference error, the accurate outcome
is as follows:

Male Category:
1st place male: Christiaan Jansen
2nd place male: Richard Sotelo
3rd place male: Alrric Kock

Female Category:
1st place female: Evie Adele Leonardo

2nd place female: Hannah Kamminga
3rd place female: Sharon Duijn
4th place female: Aaliyah Faruup

Children’s Category: Liomar Da Costa

Gratitude and Acknowledgments
C.B. Piedra Plat extends heartfelt gratitude to all partners

and sponsors who contributed to the success of this event
by providing prizes for participants. The list of generous
IN a lively display of community spirit, the picturesque neigh- supporters includes:
borhood of Piedra Plat in Aruba hosted its very first 5K Run & OPUS Restaurant Lux Villas
Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2023. The event, organized with Salty Local Giannis Group

the support of CEDE Aruba and expert guidance from IBISA Texas de Brazil Amsterdam Manor
Aruba, aimed to bring the Piedra Plat community together for Double Down El Faro Blanco
an evening of family-friendly activities. Jolly Pirates La Cabana

Garden Vibes Coco’s Restaurant
Additionally, it encouraged both amateur and competitive Pelican Adventures Ling & Sons
runners and walkers to take part in a scenic 5K route encom-
passing the Piedra Plat, Bloemond, Tamarijn, and Sero Pita The organizers also express their apologies to Milliard Academy,
areas. AVANSE Gymnastic, Tiger Tae-kwondo Academy, and Brazilian

Jiu Jitsu for not being able to accommodate their presenta-
Community Enthusiasm Shines tions post-event due to unforeseen circumstances.
A dedicated team of volunteers joined forces with C.B. Piedra

Plat to orchestrate this significant event, marking a rejuvenation Furthermore, the organizers sincerely thank Kini Kini Transfer,
of community activities after a substantial hiatus. Reflecting Miniteca Genie, CEDE Aruba, IBISA Aruba, Powerade, DOW, and
on the event’s outcome, the team expressed immense satis- members of the press who contributed to the event’s success.
faction with the positive response from the community and the
robust participant turnout. What’s Next

As this triumphant 5K Run & Walk sets the tone for more
This inaugural event not only provided an enjoyable evening exciting community activities, Piedra Plat and its neighboring
but also offered valuable insights for future improvements in areas eagerly anticipate future events. Stay tuned for updates

their organizational endeavors. The team is especially proud on upcoming endeavors by Centro di Bario Piedra Plat as they
of the numerous compliments they received from committee continue to foster unity and camaraderie within the commu-
members, a testament to their hard work and dedication. nity.