The ninth annual Adirondack Spintacular, a 5K, six or 12-mile cycle/run/walk event took place Saturday, August 14, beginning and ending at the Mayfield Fireman’s Association Fairgrounds.

The event was co-sponsored by Positudes Inc. and the Center for Donation and Transplant, with the purpose to raise Chronic Disorder and Organ Donation awareness and to raise money for the Lawrence Madeiros Memorial Scholarship fund. The event coordinator was Carol Maderios of the Lawrence Madieros Scholarship Fund.

The  Lawrence Madeiros Scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors living with a chronic disorder and continuing their education at an accredited college or university. Six-one thousand dollar scholarships were awarded this summer, and the recipients will be honored at this years’ event. Over  $42,000.00 in scholarships have been awarded since 2003.

The causes are dear to Carol Madeiros’ heart because her husband, Larry, a hemophiliac who has Hepatitis C as the result of blood transfusions, passed away in 2001 while waiting for a liver transplant.

Because Larry was such a well-loved, positive person, he has left a legacy of enjoying life to the fullest - the Adirondack Spintacular fulfills much of what Larry was about - having fun, staying fit, enjoying the lake and the Adirondacks, and incorporating people of all ages and situations into a quality family event. Entrants chose to ride bikes, run or walk at the 5K, 12 mile, 6 mile, or 1 mile level.  Awards were presented to the top two finishers in each category, and by age.

Those who didn’t  want to race, still were able to enjoyed a barbecue picnic when the race participants returned to the Mayfield Fair Grounds, as well as participate in a fundraising silent auction, entertainment and family fun. The Adirondack Spintacular travels along a scenic 5K, 6 or 12-mile route along the Great Sacandaga Lake and its environs. For more information on the Adirondack Spintacular and to find out more on Chronic Disorder and Organ Donation, go to www.adirondackspintacular.com. Race results can be found at www.fasttracktiming.com.