SEI – a leading provider of investment processing, management, and operations solutions – recently hosted its 10th annual Rush Hour Run, a 5K race that draws 500 participants for a scenic route along the Perkiomen Creek Trail.

The event has experienced tremendous success over the last decade, raising more than $150,000 and donating proceeds to more than 18 local charities and nonprofit organizations.

Raising more than $23,000 this year, the Rush Hour Run benefited RSVP and Canine Partners for Life.

RSVP serves a variety of groups throughout Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties, primarily focusing on educating disadvantaged children and assisting veterans.

“RSVP is honored to be a fundraising recipient of SEI’s Rush Hour Run,” said Michele Moll, RSVP Executive Director.

“These funds will help us continue to deliver and expand outreach and assistance to some of our area’s most vulnerable populations, including disadvantaged high school students and low-income veterans hoping to attend college. Our innovative virtual tutoring program helps corporate employees support this initiative.”

Canine Partners for Life is dedicated to training service and companion dogs, which provide assistance to individuals with a wide range of physical, neurological, and cognitive disabilities.

“Canine Partners for Life’s relationship with SEI has continued to strengthen for nearly six years, and we thank SEI for continuing a tradition of giving back to local organizations,” said Darlene Sullivan, Founder and Executive Director of Canine Partners for Life. “We are delighted to be selected as a beneficiary of this year’s Rush Hour Run.”

The overall female winner was Gabriella Bamford with a time of 18:57. The overall male winner was Kyle Young with a time of 16:22.

“We are proud of the Rush Hour Run’s success over the past 10 years,” said Dennis J. McGonigle, Chief Financial Officer at SEI. “I am thrilled that SEI is able to support various charities and contribute to the local community through our employee-led philanthropic organization, SEI Cares.”

The top female and male runners in each age category are:

• 18 and under: Molly Ryle and Payne Pachuda
• 19-29: Bridget McCarron and Stewart Conard
• 30-39: Kelly Miller and Stephen Biggin
• 40-49: Christine Sandvik and Bob Morrow
• 50-59: Lisa Pavlik and Christopher Stratto
• 60 and over: Nicola Clarke and John F. Savoy