Last Saturday, hundreds of couples ran around Manhattan in search of a $20,000 engagement ring, a luxurious Hawaiian honeymoon, and many other prizes during the ‘Diamond Dash: Dash For a Diamond & a Cure’ event.

The charity event, which raised money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was sponsored by Michael C. Fina and Tacori. Partisipants were encouraged to donate $100.00 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society instead of paying a registration fee. Nearly $3,000 was raised.

The dash started at noon at Battery Park. Couples were provided text message clues, which led to various wedding-related places throughout Manhatten, including Michael C. Fina, Hearst, John Allan, Tumi, Godiva Chocolatier, Ron Ben-Israel, Kleinfeld, and mad46.

Tom Weymouth and Katherine Gordon of Astoria, NY won the grand prize and an opportunity to propose live at the Rooftop Lounge of the Roosevelt Hotel.

It took them approximately 3 hours to complete the course, using subways, cabs, and a healthy sprint. After winning, Tom got on one knee and said, "Kat, I'd run anywhere with you."

Actually, this wasn’t the first time these lovebirds participated in a similar event. According to Tom: "Kat and I love games and one of our first dates was a race around New York where we really bonded as a couple. When we saw the Diamond Dash advertised, we knew it was meant to be. When we actually won we just couldn't believe our luck!"

The couple was presented them with a 1.52 carat Tacori diamond in a classic Tacori engagement ring setting. "It has always been our belief that diamonds make a difference in everyone's lives, and I think it's safe to say this one will always remind Tom and Katherine of their dedication to one another," proclaimed Steven Fina, VP of Michael C. Fina.

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