The Marc Jr. Foundation is offering parents and doctors who have to face DIPG Cancer a "First Place to Go"! We offer financial assistance with co-pays, diet and any other unexpected costs which are incurred for treatment for their child, treatments that are not covered by health insurance; and, more than there is room to list here!
In the United States, there are approximately 300 new pediatric cases a year, and it appears to be on the rise. Over 90% of these children will NOT live longer than 18 months from diagnosis. Survival is rare. While millions of dollars have been poured into various cancers which have survival rates ranging between 50-90%, very little money is provided for DIPG for which there is currently no known cure. It has been suggested that a cure for DIPG might result in a cure for almost every other type of cancer.
Event Address:
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton CO 80233 view map
Course Description:
This year, the event will be held at the City of Thornton's state-of-the-art Sports Complex, Trail Winds Park. The facility offers a 1 1/3 mile, fully lit trail, and 13 acres if natural grass fields.
Directions to start:
Starting line is located at the Northern Entrance.
Parking:
Parking is available in the parking lots in the Trail Winds Park location.
Awards Info:
Top two (2) overall Male and Female
Top two (2)Youth (12 & Under) Male and Female
Finisher ribbons to all kids in the Kids Fun Run
Additional Info:
The CDC say's cancer will replace heart disease as the number one killer in the world by the end of 2010.
DIPG tumors remain one of the most difficult challenges in pediatric oncology.
Cancer is the NUMBER ONE KILLER OF CHILDREN.
Do More:
Here are some ways to increase your support:
• Create a team and sign up as many friends & family as you can
• Take the challenge and set up a fundraising page (click the donate/fundraise button above), great prizes can be won. You can raise funds as a team or individually.
• Donate and make a difference!
• Invite your friends via email or post to your facebook account (easy to use buttons for invite and facebook at end of registration)
Packet Pickup:
Race-day registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:15 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. You will receive your bib and t-shirt.
Each participant will be given an opportunity to dedicate his or her run/walk to a child who is fighting pediatric cancer.
Registration Info:
Adults 13 Over: $25 - add $5 race day
Seniors 60: $18 – add $2 race day
Kids 12 and under: $18 - add $2 race day
Family 4 Pack $75 - online only, not available race day
Kids Fun Run - Free
Options:
Adults (13 & Over)
$25.00
Seniors (60 & Over)
$18.00
Kids (12 & Under)
$18.00
Purchase Cycling Jersey (size and price following)
