DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Nearly 200 runners and walkers came together at Eagleview Town Center on Saturday, March 7, helping Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown raise more than $29,000 during its 5th annual Snowball Shuffle.
The community-focused 5K brought participants out for a morning of fitness, fun, and philanthropy, with families, students, and local residents gathering to support programs that benefit youth and families across the Downingtown area. The atmosphere throughout the event was energetic and festive, with participants enjoying fire pits, a S’mores station, a deluxe hot chocolate bar, and a variety of sponsor-provided activities after crossing the finish line.
Each participant received a Snowball Shuffle moisture-wicking long-sleeve shirt along with sponsor giveaways. Post-race activities included a S’mores station sponsored by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a deluxe hot chocolate bar sponsored by Citadel Credit Union, and a refuel table sponsored by ACAC.
This year’s 5K was officially timed by Run The Day, with medals awarded to the best overall male and female finishers and the top three finishers in each age group. Jacob Czubaroff claimed the top male finish with a time of 20:58, while Brynnley Jefferis finished as the top female runner with a time of 23:54.
Carmen Glenn, executive director of Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown, thanked participants and supporters for helping make the milestone fifth year a success.
“Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 5th annual Snowball Shuffle,” Glenn said. “Your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to strengthening our community made the event a wonderful success. Whether you walked, ran, volunteered, or cheered from the sidelines, you helped bring people together for a great cause. We are grateful for our participants, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who made the day possible. Because of you, Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown can continue working to support and empower our local youth and families.”
Thank You to Sponsors and Community Partners
Organizers credited numerous sponsors and partners for helping bring the event to life, including West Pharmaceutical Services, Citadel Credit Union, ACAC, Hankin Group, Chick-fil-A (Downingtown location), Krapf Family Foundation, Nothing Bundt Cakes (Exton location), The UPS Store (Exton location), Chester County United Way, First Resource Bank, James A. Cochrane Inc. Realtors, James J. Terry Funeral Homes, J.W. Pepper, State Farm Agent Ed Hart, and WSFS Bank. Hankin Group also partnered with CTC to host the event at Eagleview Town Center.
Local businesses and organizations also contributed raffle items that added to the day’s excitement, including Wegmans (Downingtown location), La Sponda Restaurant, Growing Roots Partners, Good Girls Bakery, Compass Mark, Lione’s Pizza, Handel’s Ice Cream (Downingtown location), Kimberton Whole Foods, Ludwig’s Village Market, Ludwig’s Grill & Oyster Bar, Reading Fightin’ Phils, Downingtown Running Company, Green Street Grill, Regal Cinemas, The Palace, Planet Fitness (Downingtown location), Buffalo Wild Wings (Downingtown location), Lowe Riders Bike and Boards, PJ Whelihan’s (Downingtown location), Philadelphia Rock Gym, Beat The Bomb Philadelphia, MaGerk’s (Lionville location), Appetites on Main, Taco Maya, Plaza Azteca, Bonefish Grill (Downingtown location), Hair Today Salon, Downingtown Country Club, Crayola Factory (Easton location), Mean Bean Coffee, Downingtown Bike Shop, Twin Valley Coffee, OtherWorld Philadelphia, Vital Touch Wellness, Costco (Sanatoga location), Urban Air (Downingtown location), Longwood Gardens, Fearless Restaurant Group, Giant (Lionville location), The Back Space, Philadelphia Flyers, Blue Buddha Healing Arts, Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts, and Fries, Timothy’s, Orange Lotus Hot Yoga & Fitness, and Brickside Restaurant.
Organizers also recognized the event’s top fundraising group, Team RDF Snowflakes. The 14-member team raised $780 to support Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown and its youth programs.
With strong turnout, enthusiastic community support, and more than $29,000 raised, organizers say the Snowball Shuffle continues to grow as a winter tradition in Downingtown, with plans already underway for next year’s event.
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