ALBANY — The 16th annual Santa Speedo sprint down Lark Street was held on Saturday, Dec. 5.
The sprint, to benefit the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany Medical Center Hospital, was put on hold last year thanks to the pandemic but came back this year with a corresponding Chili Chowder Stroll up and down Lark Street.
The annual event is hosted by the Albany Society for the Advancement of Philanthropy in partnership with the Albany All-Stars and the Hellions of Troy roller derby teams.
The last 15 Santa Speedo Sprints have raised a combined $250,000 for its two causes.
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