In May 2015, two individuals took on the challenge to run for the title of Honorary Mayor of Brandon, Kerrie Hoening and Michelle Hernandez. They assembled their teams and planned many fund raising events. (To see all events, click here). During the 33-day time frame of the race, they inspired the community to donate to their causes. As a result, the impressive sum totaled over $75,000. Michelle took the title by collecting the largest amount by any woman in the history of this race – over $55,000. Nat Storms was Brandon’s first Honorary Mayor in 1959 collecting $500 for area charities.
An awards ceremony was held in which the candidates delighted in presenting those funds to their selected charities. Photos of the candidates and their chosen Non-Profits are shown below.
Congratulations to the candidates for their superior efforts, to all who made contributions, and for the positive impact the monies have made to several local charities.
To learn more about their charities, click the corresponding logos.
Kerrie Hoening’s Charities
Impact – $11,911
Life Care Network – $6,109
Michelle Hernandez’s Charities
Center Place – $28,188
Bloomingdale Academic Foundation – $13,768
Brandon Foundation – Angel Program – $8,000
