- September 17, 2024
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Philip Whalen of Palm Coast ran in the New York City Marathon last year. On April 27, 2025, he plans to run in the London Marathon in honor of his uncle, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year.
Whalen is running in support of Project Purple, a pancreatic cancer foundation dedicated to research and patient support. His goal is to raise at lease $7,500 for the foundation.
“I am determined to do everything I can to contribute to this vital cause,” he said.
Whalen was raised in Palm Coast and ran track at Matanzas High School, where he graduated in 2011.
His uncle is a professional body builder and has always been a pillar of strength, Whalen wrote on his Project Purple fundraising page.
“Despite his diagnosis, his spirit remains unbroken, and his determination to fight this battle has inspired me to take action,” Whalen wrote.
As of Sept. 11, Whalen has raised $2,388. To donate to Wahlen’s cause, go to givengain.com/project/philip-raising-funds-for-project-purple-79148
Running in the marathon, Whalen says, “is a challenge that symbolizes the endurance and resilience needed to combat this disease.”
Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast split in their bowling match on Sept. 4 at Palm Coast Lanes.
The Matanzas boys won 7-0, while the FPC girls won 5-0.
Tyler Miller bowled a 224 and a 200 for the Pirates. Trey O’Janovic bowled a 164 and a 198. Konner Lippke bowled a 154 and a 192. Kaleb Castello bowled a 162 and a 160 and Timmy Rock bowled a 155 and a 160.
Richard Wood, Walker Norris and Anthony Seeley led the FPC boys. Wood bowled 198, 174; Norris bowled 184, 161; and Seeley bowled 155, 203.
Brooke Bokanoski led the FPC girls with a 183, 174. Victoria DaSilva Carvalheira bowled a 162, 141. Olivia Rabbit led the Matanzas girls with a 141, 166. Skyleen Ramos bowled a 148, 126. And Haley Olson bowled a 135.
Seabreeze junior Hunter Shuler placed ninth at the Joe McKinney Memorial Cross Country Classic on Sept. 7 in New Smyrna Beach. Shuler ran a 17:57.3. Seabreeze’s Joseph Davis placed 14th with a time of 18:17.3.
In the girls race, Seabreeze’s Kirsten Glaenzer ran 22:38.6 for 14th place, while Mainland’s Taliyah Nixon was 17th with a time of 23:02.1.
BoardRoom Magazine in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide recognized Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa as a Distinguished Golf Destination Elite, the hallmark of excellence for a golf resort.
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Forbes also named Hammock Beach the Best Golf Resort In Florida For Families.
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