Dragon Challenge nets $3,898 for Fisher House

Members of Keesler 5/6, accompanied by Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson, 81st Training Wing commander, present a check for $3,898.13 to Larry Vetter, director of Keesler's Fisher House, from its May 8 Dragon Challenge. Sixteen teams participated in the 12-hour benefit relay marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Dragon Challenge

Published May 27, 2010
By Susan Griggs
Keesler News editor

KEESLER AFB, MS -- May 27, Keesler 5/6 is presenting a check for $3,898.13 to Keesler's Fisher House from its May 8 Dragon Challenge.

Proceeds from the fundraiser surpassed the group's $3,500 goal, according to Staff Sgt. Kerry Gaubault, 334th Training Squadron.

Sixteen teams participated in the 12-hour relay marathon. Teams consisted of eight to 12 walkers, and one team member had to be on the track during the entire event. Many individuals ran more than 20 miles.

The 81st Medical Operations Squadron "Eat My Dust" came in first place with 280.71 miles, followed by the 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron's lab team with 223 miles and the 81st Training Wing Staff Agencies A-team, 217.75 miles.

The 81st MDTS collected the most money, $572, followed by the 81st Dental Squadron, $472, and the 335th Training Squadron weather training flight, $447.50.
Individuals who logged more than 20 miles are:

81st MDOS - Guillermo Hernandez, 45.7; Szuzsanna Krokovay, 31.5; Christopher Foster, 25.37; Mark Bautista, 24.2; Ezra Khan and Rupert Laco, 22.5; Monique Cole, 20.5.
81st WSA B-team - Heather McConaghy, 40.58; Michael Raff, 21.
335th TRS - Wayne Lilley, 40.5.
81st MDTS - Kim Sylvester, 34; Lance Morgan, 31.5; Jonathan Whicker, 23.5.
336th TRS - Ashley Klejmont, 30.
81st WSA A-team - Bob Paleo, 29.25; Matt Henigin, 28.75; Lonnie Slater, 28.25; "Yager", 26.5; Ian Dickinson, 22.75; and Naomi Henigin, 21.5.
Keesler Top III - Jorge Hinojos, 26.25.