RACE MONTH: September 23, 2023
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION: April 1 to September 23, 2023
TEAM REGISTRATION: April 1 to August 31, 2023
LOCATION: Davis, West Virginia
TEAM REGISTRATION
RACER REGISTRATION 2022 RUN FOR IT RESULTS
The Tucker Community Foundation challenges participants to raise team support for the community cause of their choice during the Run For It 2023 campaign and then run or walk for that cause in a 2k/5k event in Davis, WV.
RUN FOR IT is a 2k (1.2M) walk and USATF- certified 5k (3.1M) race around the scenic mountain town of Davis, W.Va. during Leaf Peepers Festival. This year's event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.
The event raises funds and awareness for community organizations, projects, nonprofit agencies, educational activities, and charities located within the Foundation’s service area (see map below). Speed is not required to win. At its heart, RUN FOR IT has two goals:
1. To encourage participation in a healthy activity (running & walking).
2. To leverage funds for area causes. Entry fee proceeds, team sponsor support, and cash awards benefit the racer's favorite:
* Non-profit organization
* Youth group
* Civic organization
* Public Library
* Community improvement project
* School project or educational trip
* School & community based athletic group
* Existing or new TCF Endowed Fund and other charitable causes
Prior year race results
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION: April 1 to September 23, 2023
TEAM REGISTRATION: April 1 to August 31, 2023
LOCATION: Davis, West Virginia
TEAM REGISTRATION
RACER REGISTRATION 2022 RUN FOR IT RESULTS
The Tucker Community Foundation challenges participants to raise team support for the community cause of their choice during the Run For It 2023 campaign and then run or walk for that cause in a 2k/5k event in Davis, WV.
RUN FOR IT is a 2k (1.2M) walk and USATF- certified 5k (3.1M) race around the scenic mountain town of Davis, W.Va. during Leaf Peepers Festival. This year's event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.
The event raises funds and awareness for community organizations, projects, nonprofit agencies, educational activities, and charities located within the Foundation’s service area (see map below). Speed is not required to win. At its heart, RUN FOR IT has two goals:
1. To encourage participation in a healthy activity (running & walking).
2. To leverage funds for area causes. Entry fee proceeds, team sponsor support, and cash awards benefit the racer's favorite:
* Non-profit organization
* Youth group
* Civic organization
* Public Library
* Community improvement project
* School project or educational trip
* School & community based athletic group
* Existing or new TCF Endowed Fund and other charitable causes
Register online or by filling out a PDF form. Teams must register by August 31
Make team sponsor donations through the mail, in person or on online via Raceroster.
| Team Name | Captain & Cause | County |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Tucker County Animal Shelter | Captain: Kim Falls Cause: Tucker County Animal Shelter was the first "No Kill" shelter in the area. They strive to find loving homes for the unwanted and abandon pets of Tucker County. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission of reducing pet homelessness and over population in Tucker County. | Tucker County |
| WV Caring Hospice Care | Captain: Nancy Dotson Cause: WV Caring Hospice Care provides support to patients and families with life limiting illnesses. They work to provide the spiritual, medical, social and other community support as able. Hospice patients may have special request that we can assist with or may simply need more fans or air contitioners. May need a ramp or a piece of simple medical support equipment. WE work hard to help in anyway we can with our staff and volunteers, to make the end of life journey as easy as possible. | Pocahontas County Tucker County Randolph County Barbour County Preston County |
| Cruisin' Critters | Captain: Karen Linton Cause: The Mountaineer Humane Society works to provide spay/neuter vouchers to owners of companion animals in Tucker County. | Tucker County |
| Belington Public library Bookaneers | Captain: Tammy Smith Cause: Belington Public Library's goal is to provide programming, new materials, and the newest technology available for children and adults in our community. Belington Public Library encourages life-long learning and these necessities will allow for that. This fundraiser also contributes to meeting our state WV Grant-In-Aid requirement. | Barbour County |
| Meals on Wheels | Captain: Rhonda Coffman Cause: Our 30+, all volunteer member team deliver noon meals to over 75 individuals each weekday. These meals are prepared and provided by Davis Medical Center to this program at cost. Meals are provided to our clients regardless of their ability tp pay, as over 78% are either free or reduced fee. To be eligible, clients, must be over 60 years of age or disabled with no age requirements. | Randolph County |
| Randolph Tucker CAC | Captain: Margot Evick Cause: Working with community partners to support healing and justice for victims of child abuse. | Tucker County Randolph County |
| Preston County Fund Runners | Captain: David Moran Cause: All civic projects beneficial to the Preston Community. | Preston County |
| Friends of Blackwater | Captain: Frank Gebhard Cause: Friends of the Blackwater works to preserve our natural areas while encouraging their use and exploration. | Tucker County |
| Riverfront Ramblers | Captain: Douglas Martin Cause: To provide, operate, maintain, and improve safe and functional facilities that can be used for multiple recreational purposes for all ages of the community and visitors. | Tucker County |
| Andy's Run | Captain: Karen Evans Cause: To benefit students in Tucker County schools who are pursuing a career in Art. | Tucker County |
| Wade's World of Wonder Playground | Captain: Jason Mazza Cause: Build an inclusive playground for children of all abilities in Kingwood, West Virginia. | Preston County |
| Cottrill's Opera house | Captain: Matt Hauger Cause: Our mission is to restore Cottrill's Opera House to its historic role: a performing arts venue, community center and cultural hub - driving sustainable economic development for Tucker County and the entire Potomac Highlands region. | Tucker County |
| Kingwood Elementary School Stags | Captain: Jill Zeigler Cause: They are seeking creative ways to support our School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support plan. Funds will be used to purchase supplies and rewards as we promote the STAG STOMP: Show Respect, Take Responsibility, Overcome Your Problems, Motivate to Learn, and Prepare for Success. | Preston County |
| Tucker County Young Life | Captain: Chopper Evans Cause: They believe each teen deserves to be able to hear about the love of Christ and any funds raised will be used to offset the cost for teens to attend Young Life Fall Weekend and Young Life Summer Camp. | Tucker County |
| Knights of Columbus | Captain: Tom Coffman Cause: The Knights of Columbus promote service through faith, community, family, youth and fellowship to help others less fortunate overcome their adversity. The Knights of Columbus provide financial support and countless hours of service to those in need both in our local community and worldwide. | Randolph County |
| Philippi Public Library Bookworms | Captain: Judy Larry Cause: The Philippi Public Library Bookworms Team is raising funds, support, and awareness for the library to match our WV Grant-in-Aid, meet operational expenses, provide quality materials, programs, classes, and services, and maintain an aging facility. | Barbour County |
| Team Pioneer | Captain: Genevieve Brosky Cause: Team Pioneer is raising money to maintain and enhance the services of Pioneer Memorial Public Library. They hope to support PMPL's mission to "engage, empower, educate, and entertain by providing access to information." PMPL serves the residents of Harman, its surrounding communities, and the library for the Harman School. | Randolph County |
| Augusta Heritage Center | Captain: Emily Miller Cause: Supporting the Augusta Heritage Center's traditional arts education and preservation in Central West Virginia. | Randolph County Tucker County Pocahontas County |
| Garrett Mentors | Captain: Laura Fike Cause: They provide the PreK through grade six children in the Garrett County Public Schools with caring, committed, adult lunchtime mentors. They also provide other events, activities, resources and supplies to the children throughout the year. | Garrett County |
| YouthBuild NCWV | Captain: Michelle Phares Cause: YouthBuild North Centrals mission is to develop the capacity of young people in our area to improve their lives, improve the lives of their families and build strong communities by: Strengthening educational attainment Teaching marketable job skills and Instilling leadership values that relate to home, work and community. | Randolph County Tucker County Barbour County |
| TCF Directors' General Team | Cause: Provide support to general charitable needs throughout the Tucker Community Foundation's service area. | Tucker County Randolph County Barbour County Pocahontas County Mineral County Preston County Grant County Garrett County |
| Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative | Captain: Amanda Thomas Cause: Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative (MLLC) is a non-profit educational organization whose goal is to inspire children to become joyful, life-long scholars and engaged, compassionate citizens in their community. Funds raised will help support our year-round programming including our Montessori-based Child Care Center, Kid's Community Garden, Summer Day Camps, and more! | Tucker County |
| Challenged Athletes of West Virginia | Captain: Carol Woody Cause: Challenged Athletes of West Virginia provides adaptive sports and recreation opportunities for children and adults with diabilities. Programs include adaptive ski school operations in Pocahontas and Tucker Counties, summer activities, and annual events serving veterans and others with disabilities. | Pocahontas County |
| Davis Health System Foundation Guardian Angels | Captain: Mike Bell Cause: Davis Health System Foundation Guardian Angel Fund provides financial assistance to those served by DHS for medically necessary items and services that contribute to the individual's health, wellness, and overall quality of life. Special programs include Chronic Care Management, Orthopedic Nutritional Counseling, and a Free Mammogram Program at Davis Medical Center and Broaddus Hospital. | Randolph County Tucker County Barbour County Pocahontas County |
| Oakland Rotary Satellite Club | Captain: Haley Gillespie Cause: Rotary (Satellite) Club of Oakland MD seeks to better our community through acts of service and fundraising for worthy local causes. Through our club, they are able to make a greater impact than as individuals. | Garrett County |
| Grant County 4-H | Captain: Alexandra Coffman Cause: Grant County 4-H Leaders Association help support the WVU Extension 4-H Program for the Grant County youth age 5-21. Funds support club programming, camp activities, programs, and scholarship as well as educational trips, social and community service activities, fairs and so much more! | Grant County |
| Barbour County Team Health | Captain: Kathy Wilson Cause: Benefit the Wellness Collaborative of Barbour County that promotes healthy activities and nutrition. | Barbour County |
| Fresh Canvas | Captain: Glenda Easton Cause: They support the creative arts in Tucker county Schools and the Garrett Easton Endowed Fund. | Tucker County |
| Canaan Valley Ski Patrol | Captain: Ray LaMora Cause: CVSP offers training over the summer, a refresher in the fall, and on the hill training all winter to ensure our skills are adequate to assist skiers on the hill. They provide first aid to injured skiers at Canaan Valley, assist other resorts if needed, and provide care when needed off the mountain. | Tucker County |
| The Gogh Arounds | Captain: Kurt Barkley Cause: The Arts Center is committed to making art more accessible to everyone, we offer programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, from children to adults. They want to encourage conversation and connections, bring joy to your life, and exceed your expectations in all areas of art. The Arts Center is a welcoming and inclusive creative home where everyone is encouraged to create, explore, and discover the value of art through exceptional programming. They encourage arts opportunities for a lifetime of personal enlightenment. | Randolph County Tucker County Barbour County Pocahontas County Grant County |
| Appalachian Expeditions | Captain: Libbey Holewski Cause: Appalachian Expeditions is a non-profit, outdoor adventure education program located in Davis, West Virginia. This organization create opportunities to get Tucker, Preston, Randolph and Garrett Counties youth outside on backpacking, biking, and boating adventures. | Tucker County Randolph County Preston County Garrett County |
| Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia | Captain: Kim Williams Cause: Research, collect artifacts and preserve the history of the snow sports industry and heritage of the Mountain State. | Tucker County |
| WV Council of Trout Unlimited | Captain: Brad Riffee Cause: Our mission is to protect, reconnect, restore, and sustain our cold water fisheries for which a large portion of West Virginia is well known. | Tucker County Grant County Preston County Randolph County |
| Have a Happy | Captain: Teresa Stalnaker Cause: Randolph County Humane Society | Randolph County |
| CVVFD Auxiliary Power | Captain: Laurie Little Cause: CVVFD Auxiliary Power supports the Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department. We donate our funds by having various fundraisers throughout the year. The "Run For It" has been a wonderful way to earn money for our cause and give back to the community we serve. | Tucker County |
| Heart of the Highlands | Captain: Carol Milam Cause: Heart of the Highlands Trail System is a nonprofit working closely with Tucker County public lands, private landowners, and community stakeholders to create an outstanding trail system. HoH believes a well designed and maintained system of trails will attract visitors and contribute to the economic development of Tucker County. | Tucker County |
| Literacy Volunteers of Randolph County | Captain: Cary Hopwood Cause: They promote literacy in Randolph County through volunteer teaching programs to individuals wishing to improve literacy. They offer free, confidential, and one-on-one tutoring in Basic Reading, English Speakers of Other Languages, Math, and more. | Randolph County |
| Beverly History Heros | Captain: Chris Mielke Cause: Historic Beverly Preservation (HBP) promotes the preservation, restoration, and heritage of historic Beverly, and through Beverly ON TRAC seeks to unite the citizens of Beverly in utilizing the town’s historical past as a means to stimulate heritage tourism and appropriate economic prosperity, community revitalization and civic pride. In partnership with Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation, they operate the Beverly Heritage Center, museum, and visitor facility whose mission is to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Beverly area for the betterment of the community, through educational programming, public engagement, and heritage tourism. | Randolph County |
| Kalie's Crew | Captain: Kim DeGiovanni Cause: The Kalie Hostutler Ashby Academic Achievement Fund honors the memory of Kalie and her belief in the possibilities that higher education brings to today's young people. Through this fund, we hope to encourage and inspire Garrett College students to pursue the highest level of academic success, just as Kalie did. | Garrett County |
| ArtSpring | Captain: Elaine George Cause: ArtSpring supports learning, emerging, and established artists accross the spectrum of contemporary and traditional creative arts. They offer resources to artists, engage the community in the arts, act as a gateway and promote Tucker County as an arts destination. | Tucker County |
| The Aurora Project | Captain: Alice Fleischman Cause: The Aurora Project is an ongoing community and fine arts organization that sponsors workshops, lectures, art exhibits and performances. Our goal is also to provide studios and housing for artists as part of a residency program in our restored 19th century resort complex. | Preston County Tucker County Randolph County Garrett County Grant County |
| ArtsBank Arts Educators | Captain: Kadra Casseday Cause: Professional Teaching Artists collaborate with classroom teachers to expand and enrich arts opportunities in public schools by providing experiential educational experiences that enable all students to think creatively, critically, and analytically through the use of hands-on art activities. | Randolph County |
| New Visionaries | Captain: Ruston Seaman Cause: Community Center Operations and Substance Abuse Prevention | Barbour County |
| Elkins-Randolph County Public Library | Captain: Laura Hill Cause: Their team is raising money to expand and renovate the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library which was severely damaged by roof leaks during December. | Randolph County |
| Running for Rotary | Captain: Bonnie Branciaroli Cause: Barbour County backpack program in partnership with non-profit Heart and Hand House, Inc. We are the Mountain State Rotary E-Club. | Barbour County |
| Highlands Trail Foundation | Captain: Mary Boyd Cause: To promote the usage, upkeep, and possible extension of the Allegheny Highlands Trail, and to advertise the trail to others. | Randolph County Tucker County |
| Team Dobbin | Captain: Randy Barr Cause: Preserve the history, legends, structures and artifacts of the old town of Dobbin, WV. | Grant County |
| WVHighlands Artisans Group | Captain: Lori L. Wall Cause: WVHAG is an association of artists and artisans representing diverse media and presenting work as a cooperatively owned and run gallery. Numerous gallery sponsored events throughout the year to help promote public awareness of the arts in WV and especially in Tucker County. | Tucker County Garrett County Grant County Preston County Randolph County |
| Freedom Marchers | Captain: Richard Marsh Cause: Belington American Legion Post 96 & Auxiliary Programs for Boy & Girls State, Patriotic education in schools, sponsor of youth sports & programs, Memorial Day service & flags at Cemetery, Veterans Day parade, Wreath's Across America, Care packages to deployed troops, Four Chaplain Service at churches, sponsor of WV Gold Star Mothers & more. | Barbour County |
| Mountaintop Readers | Captain: Deborah Williams Cause: Public libraries ensure that education, knowledge and technology are available to everyone and, in our small rural community, the library is a lifeline for many! The proceeds from the 2022 Run For It will be used for the purchase of books, programs for both children and adults, supplies and technology, as well as contributing towards the Mountaintop Public Library New Building Fund. | Tucker County |
| Sunlight of the Spirit | Captain: Dale Shannon Cause: They are a non-profit sober living home for women. We provide safe, abstinence based program for women to recover from addictions using the 12 step model of recovery. | Randolph County Barbour County |
| Tygart Valley United Way | Captain: Brett White Cause: Tygart Valley United Way fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in Marion, Randolph, Barbour, Taylor, and Tucker Counties. | Randolph County Barbour County Tucker County |
| Cortland Challengers | Captain: Teresa Lycliter Cause: They are raising funds to build a canopy over our out-patient physical therapy and our Blackwater short-term rehabilitation entrance. | Tucker County |
| Davis Volunteer Fire Department | Captain: Joni Felton Cause: All proceeds benefit the Davis Volunteer Fire Department and support the residents in the community. | Tucker County |
| Randolph County CLIMB, Inc. | Captain: Beth Cooper Cause: Youth mentoring program working within Randolph County schools to provide support to at-risk students. It is our desire to help students achieve their potential academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. | Randolph County |
| St. George Academy Preservation | Captain: Ellen Shaffer Cause: Our St. George Academy team is working to keep the academy stable and able to sustain weather for many years to come. We are working to raise the monies to complete that work for the academy. | Tucker County |
| Centers Against Violence | Captain: Kristy Kline Cause: Advocacy Services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking; emergency shelter; outreach services; legal assistance for domestic violence petitions, custody, and divorce proceedings; prevention education programs within the schools and community organizations; awareness activities; emergency transportation; and healthy relationship and support services for adult victims, teens, and young children. | Randolph County |
| Rowlesburg Runners | Captain: Kathleen Wolfe Orescanin Cause: In support of Rowlesburg Revitalization Committee, Inc. and the Town of Rowlesburg West Virginia. | Preston County |
| P.R.O. Parsons Revitalization Organization | Captain: Cause: They raise monies to benefit the citizens of the Parsons area. | Tucker County |
| Tucker Runners | Captain: Michele Mullenax Cause: Tucker Runners will help the Tucker Co. High School Cross Country Team with entry fees, transportation and other expenses throughout the season. | Tucker County |
| Timberline Mountain Ski Patrol | Captain: Steve Cvechko Cause: Support the Randy Poole Memorial Fund by providing emergency services training in Tucker County | Tucker County |
| Aurora Area Historical Society | Captain: John Adams Cause: To bring together those people interested in the history of the Aurora Area. To collect material and help establish or illustrate history of the area. To collect histories, genealogies, biographies, descriptions, pamphlets of reminiscences, letters, and memorabilia. To help preserve historic buildings and other monuments. | Preston County |
| Elkins Otters | Captain: Heather Hall Cause: Elkins Otters swim team. Our fundraising goal is to be able to keep costs as low as possible for swimmers in order to be an inclusive swim club in the local regional swim organization. | Randolph County |
| Kasson Eagles | Captain: Crystal Gray Cause: The money earned will be used by our PTO to fund School Equipment and Playground Equipment. | Barbour County |
| Saddles and Smiles | Captain: Amelia Preusch Cause: Saddles and Smiles is a 501c3 non-profit operated by Angie Skockley to serve families in Tucker County and surrounding region. We help families and children by facilitating time with our gifted horses. We never charge a fee for our services. Children with Autism and other challenges can greatly benefit from working with horses. This helps the children build relationships and develop a positive sense of self. We also host a Day Summer Camp for kids that is free for those who normally can't afford to attend. | Tucker County Randolph County Grant County |
| Happy Trails | Captain: Chelsea Amos Cause: The Tucker County Boulder Park | Tucker County |
| Canaan Valley State Park Foundation | Captain: Ben Herrick Cause: Canaan Valley State Park Foundation is dedicated to enhancing, preserving and promoting the 2000+ acres of the Canaan Valley Resort and State Park for all guests and the community. | Tucker County |
| Pocahontas County Senior Citizens, Inc. | Captain: Anna M. McCarty Cause: We service Senior Citizens of Pocahontas County, and provide meals to homebound seniors, provide transportation to medical appointments, in home care programs and we offer sit down dine in meals at three different location sites. | Pocahontas County |
| Oak Dale Covenant Brethren Church | Captain: Dorothy Fridley Cause: This year we are walking to make improvements to the church itself. It is used for sunday school, youth, bible school. weddings and funerals. Just like our home it needs work done to from time to time, we need to do a lot of interior and exterior work to the church for it to be used by the public and by our members. Sometimes people use the church for reunions and baby showers also. | Grant County Mineral County |
| Preston County Parks & Recreation | Captain: Josh Waugh Cause: Our mission, To manage the development, operations, and maintenance of lifelong leisure and recreational opportunities for the citizens and visitors of Preston County. The PCPaRC also assists local communities in accomplishing their individual goals for improving the health and wellness of their present populations and future generations. | Preston County |
| Volleyball Diggers | Captain: Judy Pitzer Cause: Volleyball Team at Tucker County High School | Tucker County |
| Northern Pocahontas County Community Assistance, Inc. | Captain: Walter Byrd Cause: For Seniors and Veterans and anyone in dire need. | Pocahontas County |
| AMMAR Hounds | Captain: Sandy Weik Cause: Search & Rescue, Man Trailing, Education, Rescue bloodhound from shelters and find forever homes. | Pocahontas County |
| Aurora Cross Country | Captain: Seegee Bachtel Cause: To raise funds for meets, uniforms, and equipment. Our current program has been solely funded by the coach out of pocket for uniforms/meet fees/etc. We are trying to build our program. Our runners go on to run for Preston, Garrett, and Tucker Co HS so as we are able to build a stronger program these schools may benefit as well. | Preston County |
| Arthurdale's Roosevelt Runners | Captain: Taryn Moser Cause: Arthurdale was the nation's first New Deal Community. Join us and our heritage goats as we run/walk to raise funds to preserve Eleanor Roosevelt's little village. | Preston County |
| TPM Foundation | Captain: Allen Moreland Cause: The TPM Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting people affected by addiction with immediate help and valuable resources. They are located in Mineral County, West Virginia and serve the surrounding area. | Mineral County |
| Mineral County Energy Express | Captain: Billy Meek Cause: Energy Express is a summer program aimed at increasing literacy ability and providing nutrition. | Mineral County |
| CASA of Mineral County | Captain: Craig Westfall Cause: To make Mineral County a healthier place to live, work and play. The coalition strives to achieve this goal by continuing to create opportunities for Mineral County residents to develop, practice and maintain healthier lifestyles. For example, Keyser on the Move walking routes, Diabetes prevention and Organic Offices. | Mineral County |
| Oakland Heritage Community Foundation Green Team | Captain: Lisa Baker Cause: To maintain and add to the uniqueness of the town of Oakland, Maryland. This year the monies will help to finish the Pollinator Garden and fund flowers for the planters Summer - Fall. | Garrett County |
| Friends of the Cheat | Captain: Beth Warnick Cause: Friends of the Cheat is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, preserving, and promoting the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed. | Preston County |
| Mountain Arts District (MAD) | Captain: Nanette Seligman Cause: The goal of the Mountain Arts is to promote, support and inspire artists in Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Pocahontas, Taylor, and Barbour Counties. We maintain a strong online presence and hold networking meetings to promote artisans, writers, performers, and venues. We showcase student artwork with permanent public art throughout our regional with an art trail being developed throughout our counties. We also promote students work with online exhibits and contests. facebook.com/MountainArtsDistrict | Randolph County Tucker County Barbour County Pocahontas County |
| Mountain Valley Bank Kindness Krew | Captain: Michelle Pratt Cause: Collecting donations or nonperishable items for the Backpack Food Program. | Randolph County Tucker County |
| PES PTO | Captain: Kara Riggleman Cause: Raise money for the Petersburg Elementary School students field trips. | Grant County |
| Tucker Valley Vollies | Captain: Leann Brown Cause: To benefit the Tucker Valley Girls Volleyball Team. | Tucker County |
| DTEMS Smashers | Captain: Elizabeth BelGregory Cause: To benefit the DTEMS Girls Volleyball Team. | Tucker County |
Make team sponsor donations through the mail, in person or on RaceRoster.. Make sure to note which team(s) you intend to sponsor.
TCF Service Area
Barbour, Grant, Mineral, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Tucker counties in West Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland