Hingham’s Whitney Lloyd Wins High Fundraiser Prize at Native Fun Run

November 5, 2025 Submitted by Amanda Cease

On Saturday, Cardinal Cushing Centers had its third annual Cushing Fun Run – an inclusive 1-mile stroll/run/wheelchair occasion that helps increase cash for packages that assist people with mental disabilities.  People from across the South Shore, many in costume, got here to stroll, run, or just cheer on the Cushing individuals, who benefit from the flat course at their very own tempo, and at their very own capability.

This yr a Hingham resident introduced house the prize, a $500 reward certificates to Jordan’s Furniture, for elevating essentially the most cash for her Cushing Fun Run stroll/run workforce, which has a really particular place in her coronary heart.

“My son just started at Cardinal Cushing Centers in January,” stated Hingham’s Whitney Lloyd, an area realtor and advocate for folk like her son who’ve an mental incapacity.  “It’s been the best decision we could ever have hoped for, and so it was my honor to raise as much money as I could for the Cushing Fun Run.  All the money raised helps my son, and all of the other students and adults like him.”

Lloyd, who was dressed as Kris Jenner, raised over $3,000 herself, and the occasion raised simply over $80,000.

“I’ve never fundraised before and really didn’t expect much with everyone so busy these days,” added Lloyd. “I was hoping to raise $500, but as soon as I posted, donations began pouring in. It was truly so special – I was so happy to supports these kids who are living their best lives!”

The day was stuffed with nice vibes – with music taking part in, inventive costumes, raffle prizes, and bartaco Hingham serving up freshly mashed guacamole and freshly squeezed mocktails to maintain the group going.

The occasion was adopted by a free Cushing Harvest Festival, with Clydesdale carriage rides, bouncy homes, pumpkin portray, boutique purchasing, and extra – a yearly Cushing custom relationship again to 1999.

For extra info or to assist this distinctive occasion, please go to www.cushingfunrun.org and click on on Donate.

Since 1947, Cardinal Cushing Centers has been offering helps for individuals of all faiths, all ages, and all skills, all collectively.  www.cushingcenters.org