Garfield resident
finishes 3rd at
NJ Sharing Network’s
Annual 5K
NJ Sharing Network’s Annual 5K Celebration
of Life was held on Sunday, June 3 in New Providence.
The 5K Celebration of Life brings together
thousands of walkers, runners and volunteers to
honor those who gave the gift of organ or tissue,
pay tribute to those who have a received a transplant,
offer hope to those waiting for a transplant
and remember those who passed away while waiting
for the gift of life.
Hortencia Aliaga, a Garfield resident, participated
in the race and was the third place overall
female finisher in the USATF Certified Race. She
was a member of Team Rey Rey’s and finished with
a time of 18:46.
Photo courtesy NJ Sharing Network
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The top three female finishers. Pictured from left, Ali Niles of Montclair, first place;
Laura Baeyens of Stirling, second place; and Hortencia Aliaga of Garfield, third place.