I couldn't let 2012 come to a close without thanking a few additional folks.  Racing Hearts could not have come this far without your time, dedication, and support this year:

Dennis Burns, Roger Bloom, Kim Roderick - Police & Fire Departments of City of Palo Alto

Julianne Brawner, Health Education Services

Helen Carroll, Former NCAA Women's Basketball Athletic Director

Dr. Cindy J. Chang, Head MD for the 2012 Olympics

Ryann Coelho, Race Director/CEO USA Productions

Marybeth and Chris Dorst, 1980 and 1984 Olympic Swimmers

Mike Frankel, Assistant Managing Editor, Bay Area Group, San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, and Contra Costa Times

Lisa Gani, 1980 Olympic Swimmer

William Johnson, President and CEO Embarcadero Media and the Palo Alto Weekly

Charlie Miller and Scott Anderson, Athletic Department Stanford University

Alison Pena, Assistant Fire Marshal, Stanford University

JT Service, Race/Event Director, Soul Focus Sports

Joe Simitian, Former California State Senator

John Vonhof, EMT-P, Alameda County EMS

Erik Walukiewicz, Safety Services, Fremont Union High School District

Dr. Charles Young, Associate Superintendent, Palo Alto Unified School District