Tom Pontac trots to first place

LEISURE WORLD WALKING CLUB

Tom Pontac, founder of the Leisure World Walking Club, came in first place at the Seal Beach 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 18. His age group was 85-120 years old, proving that it’s never too late. Pontac took 30 minutes off his last race time in October at the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K. He saw a young disabled girl who had just run her first 1K race and gave her his first place medal. She and her mother were very happy to receive the medal. Proving once again that it’s never too late to show kindness to others.

—Jeanne Pontac