Mining Engineer and Earth Advocate Ruby B. Johnson: Miss Earth Maryland Participates in Dave Sweet Rad Run Race 2015

Gree(n)tings everyone!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm doing great, thanks be to God! On Sunday May 31st, I participated in the Dave Sweet Rad Run Race in Fulton, Maryland. RAD RUN is an action packed inflatables fun run obstacle course. This event was produced by Kids After Hours. The money raised at this event will be donated to the Children's National Hospital, in honor of Dave Sweet.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

Selfie with the DJ, Queen, and MC
Left: Chris, Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson, and Todd

Happy and Accomplished Little Runner After Completing The Obstacle Course
Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson and little Miss Sophie

The Rad Run at Maple Lawn has been dedicated to Dave Sweet, a former Maple Lawn resident who passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2015. Dave had a great impact on the lives of everyone around him. Dave had a huge impact at Kids After Hours, the child care company he helped to establish, operate and expand for the past 26 years. He found a niche in caring for others. He cultivated the minds and hearts of the children, and the staff who supervised them, so they would one day grow up to be productive young adults full of life and ambition. In recognition of Dave's life long work with children and the fact that Children’s Hospital was there to help his son on many occasions in his time of need, Kids After Hours selected Children’s Hospital as the perfect charity for the run.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson and Gianna

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson with Betts family

Every Queen Deserves A Crowning Moment
Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson with little Queen Aubrey

Kids After Hours has been providing school aged children with quality childcare and summer camp programs since 1989. Founded with 22 children by Bob and Tammy Sickels in Burtonsville, Maryland, Kids After Hours has grown to provide care for hundreds of families throughout Montgomery County over the last 20 years. They pride themselves in providing a safe, fun and stimulating environment for children. Activities at Kid After Hours are planned to develop children's creative expression and provide opportunities for socialization. The kids at Kids After Hours gain confidence and independence in a friendly, safe environment.

Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson

At the beginning of the event, I was by the DJ's table hanging out with the MC (Todd) and the DJ (Chris), taking photos with the kids. For that moment, they got to take a picture with a "real life princess!" Which was pretty cool. For the second half, I was at the finish line cheering the walkers, joggers, and runners who participated in the obstacle course. Being the adventurous person that I am who enjoys a challenge, I decided to participate as well. Although I didn't have the correct shoes and outfit, I still went for it. I took my crown and sash off, and heels. I completed the obstacle course barefoot and IN A DRESS like a Queen! It was a hot day and the concrete was sizzling hot with made my feet hurt for the rest of the day, but it was all worth it! I had so much fun, and the kids and adults were so impressed by my participation especially with my lack of appropriate outfit. Overall, I had a great time and was happy to have been part of such an awesome event!