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GET INVOLVED TO HELP SUPPORT THESE IMPORTANT 2010 FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Atlantic Station is proud of the fulfillment of our mission to support the good work of our numerous charitable partners. Since 2006 Atlantic Station assisted its partners in raising millions for local charities. Again in 2010, Atlantans will have the opportunity to participate in numerous charitable fun runs, walks, and other events through direct participation or sponsorship. Below, find a complete list of these events and how to become involved. Atlantic Station urges you to take the time to help us support each of these charitable causes. Check back often for updated event information.
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March 14, 2010, 8am:
Junior League of Atlanta "Shamrock N’ Roll" Walk/Run
Junior League of Atlanta celebrates St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early with this annual 5K (start 8:00 am) and 10K (start 8:30 am) races. In 2010 “Shamrock & Roll” enjoys its fifth year in Atlantic Station! ShamRock & Roll offers music, food and festivities; exciting awards and unique t-shirts; and families, dogs and strollers are welcome. All entrants will receive a technical designer t-shirt. All proceeds benefit The Junior League of Atlanta and its community partners. For information and to register, go to www.shamrocknroll.org.
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April 17, 8:30am: Make a Wish Foundation “Walk for Wishes”
Walk for Wishes is a great way for you and your family, friends and/or organization to get together and have fun while making a difference in your community. Participants form teams now and then work together to raise money for Make-A-Wish. They celebrate the results of their efforts at he walk on April 17th.
Check-in, entertainment and festivities begin at 8:30am. 2 mile Wish Adventure Walk begins at 10:00am. Sign-up to Walk for Wishes today! Visit www.walkforwishes.org to register. Form a team!
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April 18, 8am: The Sprint for Cancer at Atlantic Station
Presented by Radiant Systems
Radiant Systems presents the 8th annual Radiant Systems Sprint for Cancer race, a family-focused 5K and 10K run/walk event planned for Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 8 a.m. in Atlantic Station. The race benefits the Georgia Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to cancer education, early detection and support throughout the continuum of cancer care for all types of cancer and all Georgia residents. Sprint for Cancer is a family-friendly event with participants bringing children, strollers and dogs to the race. At the same time, it is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifier for more experienced runners. Registration fees range from $20 - $40, depending on 5K or 10K and time of registration. For more information or to register as a volunteer or participant, please visit www.sprintforcancer.com/atlanta.
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May 8, 8am: Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure
The Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure is Georgia's largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer. All funds from the Race for the Cure enable women to detect and survive breast cancer. We want 15,000 participants at the 2010 Race, so start recruiting your team now! We plan to raise $1.8 million with this event and we need your help to reach our goal! Registration is now open! Visit our Race for the Cure Registration site to sign up! For sponsorship information, please download our Race for the Cure Sponsorship Brochure and contact our office with any questions. For more information about the race, please visit our Race for the Cure page, www.komenatlanta.org or call us at (404) 459-8700. See you at the starting line!
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May 22, 9:00 am: The Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that supports public awareness and raises funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children with arthritis. Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team. Best of all, when you walk in honor of a loved one with arthritis, you know you’re making a difference. The funds you raise will support critical Arthritis Foundation research and discoveries, public health initiatives and public policy efforts to improve the lives of people with arthritis. For more information about this walk, click here or visit www.arthritiswalkatlanta.org for details.
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May 23: “Autism Speaks” Walk/Run
Join the Autism Speaks/Marcus Autism Center communities and local committee members as we tackle autism! Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism. Start a corporate, school or family team today!
Walk Now for Autism offers families a fun-filled experience with music, bounce houses, food, an autism community resource fair, and much, much more. Be sure to raise $100 to earn your commemorative Walk Now for Autism t-shirt. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
For information and to register, click here. Or visit www.walknowforautism.org for details.
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July 24: Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s “Race for Research”
Race for Research is the Southeastern Brain Tumor’s annual event dedicated to raising funds for research in finding a cure for brain cancer. It is estimated that 359,000 people in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a primary brain tumor. Because brain tumors are located at the control center for thought, emotion and movement, their effects on an individual's physical and cognitive abilities can be devastating. Brain tumor patients, including those with certain "benign" brain tumors, have poorer survival rates than breast cancer patients and brain tumors are the second-leading cause of death due to cancer for…
- Children and teens under age 20
- Females under 20 years of age
- Males under 40 years of age
Race for Research brings together the brain tumor community and our community at large, encouraging one another to help raise awareness of this underfunded and often fatal disease. The money raised helps support patient programs, and furthers crucial research. Why do we race… we race for HOPE! Visit our Race for Research website to join us on race day. For sponsorship information, please download our Sponsorship at a Glance and contact our office with any questions. For more information about SBTF, please visit our website, www.sbtf.org or call us at (404) 843-3700. See you in July
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September 19: Atlanta 2-Day Walk For Breast Cancer
The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will have a pit stop/rest station set up around the Commons Lake in Atlantic Station on Sunday, September 20. The event area will open around 7:30am and will last through 11:00am for walkers that make their way across the 17th Street bridge. For more additional information about the walk, please visit http://www.2daywalk.org/site/pp.aspx?c=evKXLjMTIpG&b=248059.
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October 23: American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk/Run
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. More than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress we’re making together to defeat this disease. This is your opportunity to join your community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and to support programs to help us reach a day when no one will have to hear the words “You have breast cancer". Please walk with us. For information on the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org.
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October 30: Be The One Run™ –
Every step you take helps patients receive the marrow transplant they need
Join us for Be The One Run: A certified and timed 5K with a 1K Fun Run and Tot Trot.
Walk and run to give patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and 70 other life-threatening diseases a second chance at life. Every year 10,000 patients need a marrow transplant but have no donor match in their family. They depend on Be The Match® to help them find an unrelated marrow donor and receive the transplant they need.
Through Be The Match Foundation®, Be The One Run raises funds to support marrow transplant research, help patients with uninsured treatment costs, and add more volunteer potential donors to Be The Match Registry®. With 8 million members, this U.S. national registry is the largest and most diverse registry of potential marrow donors in the world. But many more donors are needed to help every patient in need.
Be The One Run reminds us all of the life-saving impact everyday people can make. It invites participants to walk or run in the footsteps of patient families searching for a donor or those who have undergone a life-saving marrow transplant thanks to the kindness of a stranger and the advances in medical science.
Celebrate donors. Give hope to patients. Be the one to save a life.
Please visit BeTheOneRun.org. Register. Fundraise. Volunteer.
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November 7: ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K
Run with your friends on a challenging and scenic course through Atlanta, then celebrate in style at an over-the-top After Party-Expo, including live music, spa treatments, catered breakfast, shopping and more. Get inspired to get fit! All participants can register for free training programs. Register for the race and training programs online at www.zoomarun.com/atlanta.
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