Community Unites in Hope at the 22nd Annual Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Sherry’s Hope
A cool morning gave way to sunshine, creating the perfect setting for the 22nd annual Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk to benefit Sherry’s Hope. A special new feature this year was the Ribbon Wall of Hope, where participants placed ribbons in memory of loved ones, in honor of those still fighting, or to acknowledge their own cancer journeys. As over 3,000 participants lined West Main Street to begin the run/walk, the power of their stories united in a shared journey of hope.
The Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Sherry’s Hope organization. In 2024, Sherry’s Hope was able to assist 135 families with over $285,000 in assistance. Because of God’s blessings on the Sherry’s Run event, dozens of families in Wilson County and surrounding communities will be assisted by Sherry’s Hope with expenses caused by cancer.
The 2025 Sherry’s Run 5K was held in honor of Libby O’Guin and Lounita Sampson, and in memory of Dr. Scott Giles. When introduced on stage, cancer survivor Libby O’Guin shared an uplifting message, encouraging the community to love their neighbors and to seek a relationship with Jesus. Lounita Sampson was joined on stage by her family as Sherry’s Hope Executive Board Member, Kevin Bass, announced that she had exceeded her $50,000 fundraising goal. Dr. Scott Giles was lovingly remembered through the reading of his story, along with a memorial poster placed beside the First Aid Station, which he faithfully led for 20 years.
The Sherry’s Hope Board & Staff would like to express their gratitude to everyone who participated in the Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk, and the hundreds of volunteers and sponsors who made the event possible! This year, 136 teams participated together! The following teams received awards:
Most participants on a team: Wilson Bank & Trust
Most money raised (over entry fees): Ho Ho Hope for Dave/Lounita Sampson
Most team spirit: Accel Sports
Team T-shirt competition: The Spoken Word Church
There were 584 chip-timed runners out of the 3,084 participants who registered! As runners/walkers made their way across the finish line, Cumberland University’s cheer squad cheered them on! Each participant received a Sherry’s Run medal, as they crossed the finish line! Congratulations to the race winners:
Female Overall Winner: Trish Graves
Male Overall Winner: Micah Thomas
Female Masters Winner: Megan McDonald
Male Masters Winner: Greg Pirtle
Click here for a complete listing of all winners by age category and runner times.
Be sure to save the date for the 23rd annual Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026!
Sherry’s Hope is a Christian, non-profit organization that works throughout the year to provide hope to families battling cancer in Wilson County and surrounding communities by offering emotional encouragement and financial assistance. In addition, Sherry’s Hope works to spread colon health awareness by distributing free colon cancer screening tests and providing colonoscopy assistance.
To learn more about the Sherry’s Run 5K event, visit www.sherrysrun.org, call 615-925-2592, or email info@sherryshope.org. To learn more about Sherry’s Hope programs and services, visit www.sherryshope.org, call 615-925-9932, or email help@sherryshope.org. To make a donation to Sherry’s Hope, visit www.sherryshope.org or mail donations to Sherry’s Hope, P.O. Box 8, Lebanon, TN 37088-0008.
