Hundreds of Pelham residents lined up at the corner of Esplanade and Boston Post Road on May 17 to participate in Pelham’s 10th annual Color Run. The race went from that intersection to Ely Avenue, Secor Lane, Timpson Street and a few more blocks before winding up at Siwanoy Elementary School. There, participants were greeted by firemen and food stands, with hamburgers and hot dogs grilled by supporters, healthy drinks from Bonji, and enough shaved ice for every young runner.

The Color Run is a fundraiser hosted by Project Community, a Pelham-based non-profit dedicated to empowering youth, supporting families, and promoting community well-being. All proceeds are used to help support kids with special needs, as well as teenagers struggling with anxiety and self-awareness. Project Community was founded in 1985 by Dr. Anne Frost. Project Community also supports Project CHILDD, a program that plans community events that help support children with developmental disabilities through art, music, yoga, and interactive storytelling.

Sixth grader Grace Lonergan said, “I like participating in the Color Run because it brings everyone in the community together in a really fun way!”

During the race, seventh grader Ryan DiDomenico said, “I like to run in it because my mom volunteers for [Project Community].” Seventh grader Kate Stephens added, “It’s a fun way of exercising!”

Running alongside her mom, Siwanoy elementary student Norah Krivika said, “I like to run in the Color Run because I like to get colored and it’s fun.”

Director Lauren DiDomenico of Project CHILDD says, “Project community continues to color not only our streets and sidewalks with smiles but our hearts. A fun day is always had by people of all ages.”