Great Support For Jamie Donaldson and Drymax

Jamie Donaldson Will Be Geared Up In Drymax For 2009

There has been a wonderful swell of support for Drymax Athlete Jamie Donaldson’s decision to race exclusively for Drymax in 2009. Her are a few reactions about Jamie Donaldson’s Drymax Announcement from her own blog: http://altitudeultrarunner.blogspot.com/

“I can attest to all the great things you said about these socks as well. Furthermore, I will go as far as to say Drymax will single-handedly change the Badwater race experience in coming years as more people switch to wearing them. If you watch movies like 'The Distance of Truth' or 'Running on the Sun', they spend lots of time showing some pretty graphic blister montages...I just sit there on my couch and yell "Shoulda worn Drymax!" - Dan Rose

“Ever since I heard about your success with the DryMax Max Protection socks, I quickly ordered four pairs and haven't looked back since. My feet were plagued with blisters and now I'm going on 6-months of blister free running thanks to you and these socks. Not to mention that I've built up a nice inventory of them too.” - Brenda

“While doing some research for my Umstead race in April, I eventually stumbled onto your youtube video of your Umstead win, which eventually led me to the video that Drymax did of your 2008 Badwater win. 135 miles, no blisters" had me sold, and I have been wearing the maximum protection socks since. I echo everything you have said about the socks and the company” - Jimbo

“Congrats Jamie! I love my Drymax socks. I would have never tried them if it was not for you. Good luck at RR 100.” - Joy

“You definitely are a great ambassador for the Drymax socks (your rave reviews got me to try them and the great product they are has kept me hooked” - Tammy

“Congratulations! and thanks for sharing your experience: drymax is the only kind of socks that leaves me without blisters on the runs over 2 hours…” - Tatiana

“ I second everything you have to say about Drymax Socks. For years I suffered from blister issues in nearly all of my long distance races. Although hesitant at first to give up on my Injinji Socks, once I started using Drymax, it was a no brainer. Bob MacGillivray is fantastic - always looking for input from runners at all levels in an effort to make Drymax Socks even better.” - Anthony Portera

“I should have worn Drymax socks and maybe I wouldnt have had 40 blisters at the HURT last weekend?? I have never had such thrashed feet. I wore Injini socks and had problems from the get go. I think I will give them a shot.” - Evan

We are excited that Jamie will be competing in next week's Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile race in Texas, her first as a 100% Drymax Athlete. We wish her the best as well as everyone who will be participating in this tremendously difficult event.

photo byBob MacGillivray

Drymax Socks A Hit At Outdoor Retailer Show

Wow, what a week it has been. Gus and I just returned from the 2008 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. This was the first time we have exhibited at "OR" and it was a smash hit. We heard the show was a bit slow but we were a very popular booth because of our complete departure from wicking technology which was show by our new water display coupled with our sock demonstrations.

In the weeks before the show we developed a new display that demonstrates the extreme difference between Drymax socks and traditional polyester, acrylic and wool wicking socks. It consisted of two faucets, a self contained pump and a sink.

We put a wicking sock (in this photo a Smartwool sock) on the left faucet and a Drymax sock on the right. The wicking sock is polar and carries a molecular charge, water is also polar and carries an opposite charge promoting an attraction between water and the wicking fibers not allowing moisture to be moved away from the foot.

Drymax has no molecular charge so moisture is mechanically extracted away from the foot to an outer layer of polyester away from the foot. You can actually see the water droplets ejecting out of the Drymax sock on the right. We then put a polyester (with a molecular charge) to the outside where the water is stored away from the foot.

You can try this for yourself by taking any Drymax sock, turning it inside out and putting it on any faucet. Then try this with any wicking sock and see what happens.

We were so happy to have so many new people exposed to Drymax that we have re-upped for the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in July. Thanks again for everyone who stopped by and said hello.

photo by Bob MacGillivray

Drymax Maximum Protection Sock Review

We have athletes all over the world wearing Drymax socks with tremendous success. One such runner is Anthony Portera who has many marathons and ultra's under his belt. Here is his review of Drymax Maximum Protection Socks from his independent blog www.irunultras.com :

"Jamie's (Donaldson) post yesterday announcing her acceptance of a 2009 sponsorship with Drymax Socks (congrats Jamie) reminded me that a review of the Drymax Maximum Protection Running v3 socks, which are designed with comfort and technical features geared toward triathlons, marathons, and ultra long distance events, is long overdue. But, before we get into a more detailed discussion of the Maximum Protection Running socks, a quick personal case study report is in order.

I have run the Walt Disney World Marathon in each of the past 5 years (including the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge in each of the past 2 years - consisting of the 1/2 marathon on Saturday, followed by the full marathon on Sunday). In the 4 years prior to the 2009 event I used a variety of socks, including Injinji and Smartwool socks. In fact, until recently, I was basically married to Injinji socks and used them exclusively for training and racing at all distances. I do still like the split-toe design and believe that is a big plus that Injinji socks have over other brands. However, blister issues always seemed to find their way to my feet, and until 2009, I never finished a Walt Disney World Marathon or Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge (or any other ultra event) without developing some blisters. In 2006 my feet blistered such that I had to go on antibiotics to combat infection. So, in 2009, after training up to distances of 22 miles with Drymax Socks, I figured it was time to give them a test under race conditions, and they did not disappoint. The Drymax Running socks would tackle the 1/2 marathon on Saturday, and the Maximum Protection Running socks would do battle with the marathon on Sunday. The result - blister free ! The next step will be to test Drymax Socks at the 100-mile distance at the Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Trail Run in two weeks.

With that out of the way, let's talk a bit about the Drymax Maximum Protection Running socks. One of the most common issues faced by runners, especially those running ultra marathons, is blisters. Blisters can reduce a runner to a crawl and many times lead to a dreaded DNF. A Journal of Sports Medicine study revealed that up to 39% of marathon runners experience blisters while running marathons, and I wouldn't be surprised if that number increases as runners get into ultra distances.

We, as runners, try everything and anything to prevent blisters, including powders, lubrication (such as Vaseline, Sportslick, Hydropel, and Bodyglide), and taping. When we run long distances our feet get hot and wet, and so do our socks. The moisture significantly increases friction between the socks and skin, and this increase in friction results in a corresponding increase in the odds of developing blisters. Drymax Maximum Protection Running socks "were designed to prevent blisters during triathlons, marathons and ultra-long distance runs...and will help people who are just prone to getting blisters." They are "made using the patented blister Guard system" which "incorporates Friction Free Profilen fibers throughout the entire foot area of the sock." Runners who wear Maximum Protection Running socks will "have cooler, drier, more comfortable feet, while significantly lowering the chance of getting blisters."

The first thing I notice when I put on the Maximum Protection Running socks is the feeling of extra padding when compared to the standard Drymax Running socks. They are snug and cushy, yet not bulky. The heel fit is perfect. They come with the same breathable mesh top air panels that help release heat and sweat vapor, and while running I do not notice any heat build-up at all, nor do I feel friction points (or hot-spots) that I tend to notice when using other brands of socks. Of course, we are all different, and what works for one of us won't necessarily work for us all. Even Drymax points out on its web-site that "socks are not the only cause of blisters; therefore no sock can prevent all blisters." For me, and several other athletes like Jamie Donaldson and Dan Rose, Drymax Socks have worked like a charm - Jamie boasts being blister free in 2008 using Drymax Socks (including blister free over 135 miles at Badwater) and Dan ran 192 blister free miles to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I continue to have great success using Drymax Socks in training, and in two short weeks we will see how they hold up for me over the course of 100 miles."


Check out Tony's blog at www.irunultras.com .

Jamie Donaldson To Drymax In 2009

We are pleased and proud to announce that 2008 Runner Up Ultra Runner of the Year, 2008 7 time race winner and 3 time record breaker Jamie Donaldson has chosen to run with Drymax Socks as her primary sponsor for 2009. 2008 was truly a break out year for the superhuman Littleton, CO 6th grade teacher dominating in almost every venue she chose to participate.

Here is Jamie's reasons for switching to Drymax in her own words:

"When I think back to my 2008 season, the one thing that most positively impacted my success this year was finding Drymax Socks. In the past, I had HORRIBLE blisters and missing or black toenails after every race. In my first Badwater in 2007, I had so many blisters that I couldn't even begin to count while putting shoes on for a week afterwards was impossible. I could never run my best before because my feet always hurt and slowed me down.

In the beginning of 2008, I happened to try out Drymax in the HURT 100k in Hawaii. My feet were sopping wet for over 20 hours. To my amazement, I didn't have 1 blister. I was sold on the socks immediately so, I contacted Drymax. Over the year, I was fortunate enough to work closely with Bob MacGillivray and Gus Blythe of Drymax to understand the Drymax technology.

After every race, I provide input about how my socks performed. I have direct and real input on the constant improvement of Drymax socks so other runners won't have similar blister and foot issues that I used to suffer from. Drymax is an amazing company with amazing people who really have embraced the ultra running community with their desire for constant improvement of their socks.

I truly believe in the technology of Drymax socks and what the company stands for..."

Jamie will begin her 2009 assault on more victories in the Rocky Raccoon 100 on February 7 against an elite field. Other planned races for 2009 will include the Delano Park 12 hour, 24 Hour World Championships in Italy, Badwater, Leadville Trail 100 and the USA 24 Hour Championship. More events may be added later.

We cannot express the pride we feel to have Jamie Donaldson representing Drymax. Anyone who has had the honor to meet Jamie knows that she is a wonderful, kind and honorable athlete. We are looking foward to a long association with this world class athlete.

Check back for additional elite athletes and their 2009 Drymax announcements...

Drymax Tries To Give A Little Back

Gus Blythe (left) and Bob MacGillivray (right) of Drymax Packing The Last Of The Boxes

Before Christmas I was watching a news feature on KTLA television in Los Angeles about a woman, Linda Ferrara, who had lost her son Capt. Matthey C. Ferrara on November 9, 2007 in Afghanistan. She was doing her best to help out wounded soldiers by collecting socks, blanklets and other small items to send to wounded soldiers in Germany.

Here is the LA Times Story:

What donors gave, thieves took away

Linda and Mario Ferrara, parents of a fallen soldier, had gathered $8,000 worth of clothes and blankets to send to injured troops. It all disappeared overnight when someone broke into their RV.

By Jia-Rui ChongDecember 5, 2008

The Ferraras had filled their motor home chest-deep with boxes of zip-up hoodies, underwear and eagle-emblazoned blankets -- a rolling trove of gifts intended for U.S. troops abroad. But when Linda Ferrara checked on the RV, parked outside the family's bakery in Compton this weekend, she found a lot of empty boxes. A heartfelt note thanking the troops for their service was ripped into confetti.

Ferrara, whose son Matthew Ferrara was killed in Afghanistan, burst into tears. Her husband, Mario Ferrara, who arrived about an hour later, wondered what they would tell MaryAnn Phillips, the military support group contact who was expecting the boxes at the Army's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. And what would they tell the people who had donated clothes, tailored blankets and knitted beanies?

"Soldiers over there risk their lives with little or no thanks," Linda Ferrara, 58, said Thursday as the family gathered replacement items at their Bay Cities Italian Bakery. "These guys were stealing the little things we were doing to make them feel wanted."

As the sweet smell of bread wafted out of their low-slung bakery in an industrial part of Compton on Thursday, the Ferraras and their daughter, Simone Carmichael, busily answered a flood of e-mails offering help, spoke to camera crews and took orders for bread deliveries.

A neighbor dropped off two plastic bags filled with hundreds of T-shirts in the middle of the day. Phillips, a volunteer for the nonprofit group Soldiers' Angels at Landstuhl, had called from Munich.She told Ferrara not to worry. Ferrara told her not to worry.

"I'm getting over the stress," she told Phillips. "We're going to get more stuff. We're going to make more blankets."Ferrara, a slim, tireless woman who wears Matthew's dog tags or a beaded necklace with his picture every day, met Phillips in January. The Ferraras had stumbled upon Phillips' blog post describing a medical evacuation from a rugged mountainside in Afghanistan.

It was the aftermath of an ambush that had killed Matthew instantly.Matthew, a 24-year-old Army captain, never went to Landstuhl, where injured service members are taken from the battle zones, but Phillips told the Ferraras about men in Matthew's company who ended up there.

The Ferraras, who live in Torrance and have three other sons in the Army, try not to think about injuries that might send their sons to Landstuhl. But they wanted to do something.Linda Ferrara saw on the blog that sweat pants, sweat shirts and socks were among the most popular items to help wounded soldiers get through the chilly German winters.

The Ferraras belong to the West Point Parents Club of Orange County, because Matthew and two of her other sons attended the military academy. Linda went to work with the group to collect donations. She and her friends also stitched together about 40 tasseled fleece blankets with patriotic themes to send as more personalized gifts.They amassed more than $8,000 worth of clothes and blankets, and made plans to drive them to a Soldiers' Angels office in Newbury Park, in Ventura County, for shipping.The Ferraras couldn't fit it all into a car, so they put the boxes in the family's 1989 Tioga motor home, which is usually parked in front of the bakery.

In the 15 years the Ferraras have worked there, no one has ever tampered with the RV or broken into the building, Mario Ferrara, 64, said. Then came the theft late Saturday night or Sunday morning."It's life," he said with a shrug. "Maybe they saw us loading it in."

According to Sgt. April Tardy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station in Compton, the thieves made off with 308 pairs of socks, 231 T-shirts, 200 sweat shirts, 200 pairs of sweat pants, 103 pairs of boxer briefs, 48 washcloths, 45 hats, six handsewn blankets, three lounge pants and one scarf.They also took a CD player and some DVDs, though they skipped a few of the clothing boxes and blankets, the Ferraras said. A box of romance and adventure novels was also untouched.

So far, Tardy said, there are no leads. A deputy returned to the bakery Thursday afternoon to follow up.Phillips, who was reached in Germany on Thursday, said she was upset about the theft and the torn-up letter."It may only mean the thieves were young or something," she said. "I'm disturbed by what I see sometimes as a lack of respect for our service members."She worried mostly about Linda Ferrara. Phillips hopes to help her replace the items and fly her out to Germany to distribute them. "People put their loves and hopes into this," Phillips said. "It's not just stuff."

Checks to help replace the items can be written to the West Point Parents Club of Orange County and sent to the bakery at 1120 W. Mahalo Place, Compton, 90220

Chong is a Times staff writer jia-rui.chong@latimes.com

After hearing this story we immediately contacted Linda and wanted do somethings to help. That is why we are donating over 1,000 pairs of Drymax Hiking Socks totalling $15,000.00 in value to her cause.

We are proud and honored to do just a little something to help those who sacrifice for our freedom.

photo by Bob MacGillivray

Jamie Donaldson Runner Up Ultramarathoner Of The Year

We would like to congratulate our friend and Drymax Athlete Jamie Donaldson for being voted runner-up 2008 UltraRunning Magazine North American Ultramarathoner of the Year. Jamie received 199 votes was edged out by Kami Semick of Bend, Oregon who received 217.

Jamie's amazing 2008 included 7 victories, 3 course records (including Badwater), 1st American at the 24 hour World Championships and 4 wins over 100 miles including the fastest 100 mile race ran by a woman in 2008.

Jamie was also runner up in performance of the year for her record shattering Badwater performance. Her Umstead 100 performance where she ran the fastest women's 100 mile in 2008 garnered her te 6th highest amount of votes for performance of the year.

We are so proud to be associated with Jamie and look foward to an amazing 2009. More to come about Jamie and Drymax later!

Photo by Bob MacGillivray

Drymax Hiking Socks In A Pilates Magazine?

Yep, PilatesStyle Magazine liked our Drymax Hiking HD socks so much that they featured them with all of the specialized pilates socks in their January-February 2009 edition.

Of Drymax Hiking HD Crew Socks the magazine said, "Put sweaty and smelly feet fears to rest for good. Bacteria and odor fighting, they contain protective padding and stay 25 times drier than polyester, acrylic, nylon and wool based socks..."

We look foward to the day when we actually send them some pilates socks to test... If they loved Hiking HD socks then they will love the what we eventually come up with for pilates!!!

Reprinted from pilatesstyle magazine

Drymax: A New Sponsor For The Cascade Crest 100 Mile Race

We are proud to announce that we will be an associate sponsor for the 11th Cascade Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run taking place August 29-30, 2009. Drymax will be joining Brooks, Black Diamond, GU2U, Nuun and our great friends ZombieRunner. Every runner who participates will receive a pair of Drymax socks.

The Cascade Crest 100 is a very challenging course with 20,470' of elevation change over 100 miles and is made up of 75% trail and 25% dirt roads. Last year the race's winning overall time was 20:49:40.

We are pleased to be working with RD Charlie Crissman to be a bigger part of the northwest ultra running community and a small contributor to such a great race. For more information check out their website at www.cascadecrest100.com .

Cold Day, Warm Socks!

Drymax Cold Weather Flaming Hot Socks!

I received a great note from our friend Meredeth Murphy from the frozen Northeast! Meredith has Raynauds Disease and has be very careful about cold weather activities because of dangers to her feet.

Here is a Drymax Cold Weather Sock review from Meredith's Blog:


"So, I have posted a few times about the DryMax socks that i was graciously sent to try. Finally, we have had a stretch of cold weather where I can really test out the cold weather socks. I have always had issues in the winter with my feet and circulation. I have Raynauds Disease and it has made winter running sometimes very painful, and once, quite dangerous.


Several years ago, after a 50 mile race, I suffered from Pernio Chilblains, which is damage to the vascular system, similar to frost bite. It was super painful and scary. My podiatrist warned me heavily to never let it happen again, because in the future, each episode will be worse and I could very possibly lose toes. That scared the bageebus out of me! Since then, I have been very careful to not get my feet cold + wet, but running outside in the winter, I cannot avoid the cold. Normally, during cold weather, my toes and some of my feet are completely numb when I run. It can take 10-60 minutes for my toes to regain feeling. It is not fun.


The past few weekends that the weather has been good enough to go outside, I have worn the DryMax cold weather socks (the red ones!). My feet have been fine so far. It has not been ridiculously cold, but some runs it was in the mid 20’s when I started. In the past I would wear TWO pairs of socks!! So, if nothing else, it has been an improvement to cut it down to one. So far, so good. I am a big fan and hope that the rest of the winter i have numb toe free runs!


Thanks Drymax!!!!!!"

-Meredith Murphy


Blog Link http://web.me.com/merigayle/Site/Blog/Entries/2009/1/7_Further_review%2C_DryMax_Cold_Weather_Socks.html

It should be important to note that this is not a medical device and Drymax makes no claims as to the medical application of Drymax socks to prevent or cure any medical condition not specifically claimed on the product or packaging. You should consult a physician or other medical professional for proper treatment and preventitive measures for any medical condition.

A Nice NorCal 30 Mile Saturday Run

Rick on the left and Kelly on the right

I received a great photo this week from one our good friend Rick Gaston of San Francisco of his and fellow Drymax athlete Kelly Ridgway's feet during their 30 mile Saturday run from Rodeo Beach to Mill Valley, although I hear Kelly just kept on running. To see more about their run check out Rick's blog at: http://365ultra.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the taking the time to take and send this great photo! We love to see these and encourage anyone who has a fun Drymax photo to send one along with a note about your experience with them to bob@drymaxsports.com .

Photos provided by Rick Gaston

Drymax HD Hiking Socks Get Some Good Press

Drymax Hiking HD Sock Line

The great reviews keep coming for Drymax socks, this time is Hiking HD's. This newly released sock addresses those hikers and adventurers who demand warmth and strength suitable for any serious expedition.

Here is the review from Accent Magazine:

"Since the dawn of time, wool socks have been used to keep feet warmer than socks made with other fiber types, but now a man-made fiber called Drymax has been proven to be far superior to wool. Socks made with Drymax keep feet warmer because they are as much as 25 times drier than wool, and because Drymax is also less thermally conductive, it draws about 20% less heat away from the skin than wool. It is also more druable than wool. The MicroZap silver antimicrobial in the Drymax fibers actively fight odor-causing bacteria.

Wet socks are a hiker's worst enemy, especially in cold or freezing temperatures. Wet socks pull heat awy from the skin 23 times faster than dry socks reducing skin temperature so rapidly that wet feet feel not only painfully cold, but are much more susceptible to frostbite. Drymax Dual Layer keeps feet dry and comfortable in cold, hot or wet conditions. The fibers do not wick because they are water repelling. The sock is a high density protective padded sock, keeping them warm without adversely affecting the fit of the boots.

All the fibers used to make Drymax Hiking HD Socks are solution dyed, locking in their pigments, producing colors that do no bleed or fade. This process creates no dye waste water to be dumped into the environment. Also no bleach or fabric softeners are used in manufacturing.

The Hiking HD socks are designed for use in mild to cold conditions, keeping feet dry, odor and blister free all day long.

In addition to all of these positive attributes, you will probably find Drymax socks to be the most comfortable you've ever worn.

For information on these socks and other Drymax styles, visit www.drymaxsocks.com ."

Drymax HD Hiking socks are now available at http://www.zappos.com/ .

product photos by
Bob MacGillivray, Drymax

Magazine courtesy of Accent Magazine

Donaldson & Bliss 3 Of 10 Fastest 100 Milers In 2008

Jamie Donaldson

What a year for Drymax athletes Jamie Donaldson and Lisa Bliss. Their performances can only be called incredible. According to Ultrarunning Magazine Jamie and Lisa took 3 of the top 10 women's times in 100 mile races during 2008. Link: http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/reference/finishers/100mile-top-women-finishe.shtml

2008 Badwater Women's Champion Jamie Donaldson ran the fastest 100 mile race in 2008 completing the arduous and wet Umstead 100 mile race in a record shattering 16 hours 21 minutes and 10 seconds without a single blister. Her Umstead 100 time was so impressive that it was the fastest time by 34 minutes.

Jamie also ran the 6th fastest 100 mile race in 2008 completing the Javelina Jundred in just 18 hours, 43 minutes and 57 seconds without a blister.

Lisa Bliss

2007 Badwater Women's Champion Lisa Bliss' time of 19 hours, 42 minutes and 44 seconds at the 2008 Umstead 100 garnered her the 10th fastest 100 mile time in 2008 without a blister. She finished 2nd to Jamie Donaldson.

We are especially honored to have these elite athletes racing in Drymax socks.

Photos By Bob MacGillivray, Drymax

Lisa Bliss' ATY Feet After 150 Miles In 48 Hours

I received a great note along with some photos from Drymax Athlete and 2007 Badwater winner Lisa Bliss about her 150 mile 2nd place performance at this year's Across The Years 48 hour race. Lisa soldiered on despite a nagging residual injury with a wonderfully positive attitude.

Full Disclosure: Since wearing Drymax socks Lisa has never had a blister, this includes multiple races including the 2008 Umstead 100 and 2008 Spartathlon. The impressive streak ended at ATY due to mechanical issues she was dealing with.

"Hi Bob,

It was great to see you at Across the Years. My feet held up VERY well, just one small blister on the side of my big toe due purely to mechanical issues. Here are some post-race pictures as visual proof. I wore the Maximum Protection, switching them out about 3 times. I changed into trail socks the second night. 150+ miles in Drymax and still...not a worry about how my feet were going to hold up as far as blisters go. These are the ONLY socks for me!

Lisa Bliss"

Lisa additionally posted on Facebook...

"I wore my Drymax Socks - the maximum protection and, through the last night, the trail socks. These socks rock. Only one small blister on the side of my right big toe, and that was bound to happen no matter what I wore because of some mechanical problems I've been having with that foot for years."

We are so proud to have the faith and confidence of Lisa Bliss during her epic ultra running events.

Photos by Lisa Bliss

Drymax Visits Across The Years Race

Lisa Bliss Crosses The Start Finish Line For Her 100th Mile

We just returned from a wonderful visit to the 72, 48 and 24 hour races at the Nardini Manor near Phoenix, AZ. It was wonderful to renew friendships as well as to create new ones. My very patient wife Charity and two sons (2 miniature schnauzers Freddie and Bostwick) came along for the ride on the big Drymax bus and found the event to be fascinating and the participant's tenacity to be inspiring.

For those not familiar with this event it is a distance challenge that takes place every new year. It begins in 2008 and finishes in 2009 with three different races in one, a 24 hour, a 48 hour and 72 hour version. The object is to run as far as you can for the selected period of time. The top runner ran almost 270 miles in 72 hours. Drymax athtlete Lisa Bliss finished 2nd in the 48 hour women's race completing 150 miles.

We were very fortunate to have been the sock sponsor of ATY this year and had some great performances by the participants. I wanted to thank everyone for being so gracious to allow us to be part of this iconic event.

Photos by Bob MacGillivray