5K Run

  Hundreds of people flocked to the Guasti Villa in Ontario to run and walk to bring nutrients to orphans, children with disabilities and children with life-threatening illnesses.

  Ontario Aglow Community Lighthouse held its fourth annual competitive 5k race and walk Feb. 11, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to MannaRelief, a organization that provides nutritional enhancement products to children at risk of being malnourished.

  The East Valley Young Marines presented the Flag with the Color Guard and the National Anthem was sung. Ontario Mayor Paul Leon said a prayer before sounding the gun to start the race. It was a very impressive site to behold the Young Marines running in cadence the entire length of the race.  

  Gabrielle Wheeler, 7, was the first child sponsored through proceeds from the first run-walk. Gabrielle sat in her stroller at this year's event as her mother explained how the glyconutrients have changed their lives.

  After sharing their story, Wheeler pushed Gabrielle in a stroller along the race course that led participants along Guasti Road, Haven Avenue, Airport Drive and Archibald Avenue. Fifteen minutes and 19 seconds after the race began, Jordan Horn of Alta Loma crossed the finish line to take first place. Horn, 21, runs competitively for Cal State Fullerton. He said he found out about the race and felt it was a worthy cause so he decided to participate.

  The event was hosted and co-sponsored by Saffron's at Guasti Villa and the City of Ontario. Participants enjoyed live music by the NSpirit Band in front of the Guasti Mansion  when the race concluded. Radio station 93.1 Jack FM also provided music and giveaways to the 300 participants and spectators.

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Back in 1775
My Marine Corps came alive
First there came the color blue,
to show the world that we are true
Next there came the color red,
to show the world the blood we shed
Finally there came the color green,
to show the world that we are mean