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Melissa’s Race 2017
April 29, 2017 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
$35.00The 2nd annual Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Fort Mellon Park in Sanford, Florida. The run/walk is open to participants of all fitness levels and runners will be timed. The true spirit of the event encourages walkers and runners alike to start or join Family & Friend, Neighborhood or Company Teams to revel in the community around them and celebrate their fundraising efforts together at this wonderfully spirited event.
This event is in memory of Melissa Vosburg, a resident of Sanford and teacher at Midway Elementary School, who was lost to brain cancer in 2013. The goal of the race is to raise money for brain cancer research. This event is dedicated to continuing her dream: her race.
When? Apr 29, 2017 Saturday 7:30 AM
Where? Fort Mellon Park in Sanford – Click for Map
How?
- Join us on April 29th by registering for the 5K Run/Walk at melissasrace.org. By pre-registering you will receive a finishers medal and t-shirt.
- If you can’t make it in person, register for the Virtual 5K at melissasrace.org. Runners and walkers can sign up for the virtual race register online and simply choose their own starting line, whether it’s a treadmill or a neighborhood street. They run or walk the 5k by April 29th, upload their finishing time and a few days later are mailed the t-shirt and medal. Why not form a Virtual Race Team?
Why? The purpose of our charity is to raise awareness of brain cancer, to fund research of brain cancer treatments, as well as to encourage and support innovations in primary education. Melissa Vosburg, Inc is a US 501(c)3 charitable organization, so all donations are tax deductible to the full extend of the law.
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