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It is that time of year again for the 8th annual ALS H.O.P.E Race and we need your support. Thanks to everyone last year we were able to raise close to $29,000 for ALS research. Last year's race results can be found here thanks to actioncarolina.com
Pictures from last year's race can be seen here
Video by Brian Whittington
Song- "Angels in the Passerby" by Far and Fading
The 8th Annual ALS H.O.P.E. Race is a 5K Run/Walk organized by the Physical Therapy Class of 2009 at the Medical University of South Carolina
Race Information:
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Race Day Registration Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Race Start Time: 5:30pm
Location:
Isle of Palms, SC
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve
cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. After the famous New York Yankees baseball player, Lou
Gehrig, was diagnosed with ALS, the disease became commonly referred to as Lou
Gehrig’s disease. As the disease progresses, voluntary movement and
control of the muscles are lost; full paralysis may result, yet the person’s
cognition is still intact.
There is currently no cure for ALS, and most
people with it will die within 3 to 5 years from the onset of symptoms. All proceeds from this race will be donated to the SC chapter of the ALS
association - an organization that supports patients diagnosed with ALS and ALS
research. The physical therapy class of 2009 at the Medical University of
South Carolina is sponsoring this race, and the donations will be made in honor
of Leonard "Pee Wee" Infinger, Bernie Martinelli, and George Jarriel. For more information
about ALS, please contact the ALS Organization (www.alsa.org).
ALS
Honoree Table
On race day families and friends are more than welcome to bring momentos, pictures, etc to display at the table to honor loved ones that have been diagnosed with or have passed away of ALS. There will also be a memory book at the table that can be signed.
Race Day Raffle/Silent Auction
For those of you attending the race, we just wanted to let everyone know that we will be conducting a raffle on race day with various items that have been donated by some of our sponsors. Raffles will be sold for $1 each or 6 for $5. A silent auction will also be conducted for 1 basket. A list for 2008 silent auction and raffle items will be up soon. If you are interested in donating, contact Mandy Cave at cave@musc.edu.
2008 Silent Auction Item:
- piece of art by Steven Jordan
2008 Raffle Items:
If
you are interested in forming a team to raise money for the ALS
H.O.P.E. Race, please contact Mandy Cave at cave@musc.edu for details.
Please help us raise money by clicking the link above to one of our race sponsors RoadID. Proceeds will be received from purchases made from RoadID. Thank you for your support.