Sparkling sunshine, marathon runners from the world over, and the Jefferson name and logo seemed everywhere in Center City on Sunday, September 19.

The occasion was the 1999 Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run. All elements combined on a glorious late summer day to make Jefferson’s second year of sponsoring the world-class half-marathon event a resounding success.

At least 50 Jeffersonians, male and female, ran the 13.1-mile course. In all, nearly 9,000 runners from around the world participated, with Khalid Khannouchi of Morocco finishing first among male runners and Catherine N’dereba of Kenya, 1998 winner, first again among the women.

These photos capture some of the excitement and fun of the day.

For full results of the 1999 and 1998 runs, and photos and more information, visit the Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run website at http://www.jeffersonhealth.org/pdr/index.html

Alan L. Brechbill, Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, presents female winner’s check to Catherine N’dereba of Kenya, who also finished first last year.

Ira S. Tackel, Director, Biomedical Instrumentation and Supply, Processing and Distribution, pleased with his time at finish of 1999 Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run, gives “thumbs up” with, center, Jody Walter, RN, and, at left, Lisa Moriarty, RN, both Rothman Institute at Jefferson.

At a reception for runners and volunteers, Thomas J. Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer for the hospital, second from left, chats with several Jefferson employees who ran. From left are Steve Baker, Environmental Health and Safety; Noreen McKeever, RN, JeffCare; Bruce Kuo, PhD, post-doctoral fellow, Gastroenterology; and Lawrence Carey, PharmD, Home Infusion Service.

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