Attorneys take part in some (heart) healthy competition | Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Mass. Lawyers Weekly Staff//July 21, 2016//

Mass. Lawyers Weekly Staff//July 21, 2016//

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The 2016 Lawyers Have Heart 5K Road Race and Summer Celebration in the Seaport brought together 2,200 participants from more than 100 law firms and companies in Boston to raise funds and awareness for heart disease and stroke research and education. In the last eight years, the annual road race has raised more than $1.4 million to benefit the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Billy McLeod, the oldest winner in the 70-and-up age bracket, flanked by Allyson Dowen of the American Heart Association and Captains Committee Chairman Robert W. Sparkes of K&L Gates

The fastest female runner, Larissa B. Park of WilmerHale, crosses the finish line.

Runners enjoy the awards ceremony.

Elizabeth Perry, vice president of athletics at American Heart Association, hands out finishing medals.

The Hinckley, Allen & Snyder team, which raises more than $18,000, earns the distinction of being top fundraiser for the 2016 race.

Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty, honorary chairman of the 5K, gets ready to announce the official start to the race.

Goodwin produces the largest team, with 139 runners participating in this year's event. — Goodwin produces the largest team, with 139 runners participating in this year’s event.

5K winner David A. Chorney (center) of Donoghue, Barrett & Singal is joined by Allyson Dowen of the American Heart Association and Robert W. Sparkes of K&L Gates.

Runners take off from the starting line.

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