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| West Windsor, NJ |
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| Who Benefits?: |
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 234,460 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States in 2007. About 27,350 men will die of this disease. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, second only to lung cancer. While 1 man in 6 will get prostate cancer during his lifetime, only 1 man in 34 will die of this disease. The death rate for prostate cancer is going down. And the disease is being found earlier as well.
The sixth annual RUN FOR DAD is a community and family event of the American Cancer Society designed to raise awareness about prostate cancer in men and to highlight the importance of screening and early detection. The event is managed by a small group of prostate cancer survivors, concerned health care professionals and other community and corporate activists. All proceeds go to support prostate cancer research projects and other prostate cancer awareness activities.
The 2007 event drew more than 1000 participants including some 40 prostate cancer survivors and more than 100 children. Extensive press coverage brought the importance of prostate health to thousands of other people. Proceeds from the event resulted in a $25,000 grant to support a prostate cancer research project.
RUN FOR DAD ’08 will be held Father’s Day, June 15, 2008 in beautiful Mercer County Park in West Windsor, New Jersey. Registration begins at 7:30 AM with the run and walk starting at 9:00 AM. While there is a 5K run on a USATF certified, traffic free course, the event also includes a 2-mile walk on a park road and paved trails as well as short races for kids. Random prize drawings, special goodies for kids and summer snacks combine to make RUN FOR DAD 2008 a positive and fun way to honor our fathers.
For more information and registration go to ACS website when available, www.oymp.net or call 609-895-0867 x 203. For more information on prostate cancer log on to www.cancer.org, the web site of the American Cancer Society or call the ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345.
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| Directions:: |
From Interstate 295- Exit 65A (Sloan Avenue). East on Sloan to end. Left on Old Trenton Road. Park entrance on left.
From South Via NJ 130/206- Rt. 130N across I-95 to Robbinsville (intersection of 130 and 526). Left at light onto Rt. 526. At next light, right onto 526 continued. Left on Old Trenton Road (535). Park entrance on right.
From Rt. 1 North or South- US 1 to Quaker Bridge Road. South on Quaker Bridge Rd. (Rt. 533). Go 2 miles. After 3rd traffic light, make left onto Hughes Drive. Park entrance on left.
From North Via NJ Turnpike- Exit 8 (Hightstown). Take 33 west. Make right onto 571 (in Hightstown). Proceed 2.5 miles. Left on Rt. 535. Go approx. 5 miles to park entrance on right.
From South Via NJ Turnpike- Exit 7A I-295 west to Exit 5B. Then refer to the directions above (From South via NJ 130/206)
From North on Rt. 206- 206 south into Princeton. Left at traffic light onto Nassau Street. At 3rd traffic light, make a right onto Washington Road. Right onto Rt. 1 south. Follow the directions above (From North Rt. 1 North or South).
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| The Event: |
It’s Father’s Day, 2008 and you’re looking for a fun, healthy experience for you, your Dad and your family. Well, we’ve got the answer. Join us on June 15th as we raise awareness about prostate cancer and money to support cancer research projects. This is an American Cancer Society event and is staged in beautiful, traffic-free Mercer County Park.
Our event includes something for everyone; a 5K run, a 2 mile walk and the Kids Run For Dad. So bring the whole family. You’ll be home in time to take Dad to lunch and you’ll be treated to terrific amenities. Over 1000 joined us in 2007. Why don't you join us this year?
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| Correct Fees: |
5KRun/2 Mile Walk: $18.[USATF-NJ $16.] by 6/9; $20. Thereafter and race day; Kids' Run: $10.00 |
| Fees: |
Fees: 5K/2 Mile Walk: $17.00[USATF-NJ $15.00] by 6/13; $20.00 Thereafter and race day; Kids' Run: $7.00
INFO: 800-ACS-2345, ext. 0 or 732-381-0318
mzrace@oymp.net
Registration/Packet Pick-Up: 7:30AM
5K/2 Mile Walk/9:00AM
Kids Run/9:45AM
Awards: 5K - 1, 2, 3 Overall, male & female
1, 2, 3 Prostate Cancer Survivor
1, 2, 3 Overall in each age group.
NO DUPLICATE AWARDS
Age Groups: 14 & under to 75 & over in 5 year increments.
Walk & Kids Run: Ribbon to all finishers.
Amenities: Run For Dad tee. Summer snacks, Grand prize drawing. DJ. Random prize drawings. Special goodies for kids. Gifts for all Dads.
Course: USATF certified, 500 point Grand Prix race. Park loop on roads and paved trails. Flat, fast, scenic; wooded and lakeside. Traffic free. Two water stops.
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| Event Contact: |
On Your Mark Productions |
| Contact Phone: |
732-381-0318 |
| E-mail Address: |
mzrace@OYMP.net |
| Web Site: |
www.OYMP.net |
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