It takes courage. Courage to make a difference in the lives of others. Watch this short video and you'll see how 'jack's run' did just that in 2007:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNVxEScEEYg
Be a part of it and celebrate your own courage by joining us for
'jack's run' 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Round Lake Park
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
9:00 a.m. 5K WALK or 5K RUN
10:00 a.m. 1 MILE FAMILY WALK or RUN
10:30 a.m. KIDS' COURAGE DASH
Jack Mahony leads kids' courage dash in 2007.
About Jack and MPS
Jack Mahony is the typical seven-year-old kid-next-door. If he’s not on the soccer field or playing kickball with friends, he can be cruising around on his bike through his neighborhood. With his carefree nature and his permanent smile, one would not easily know that more than a year ago, Jack was diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome, also known as MPS II. It is a genetic disorder that affects major organs in the body, including the respiratory system, heart, bones, and nervous system. Affecting mostly children, it is caused by the body’s inability to produce certain enzymes. Jack represents hundreds of children around the country with this debilitating disease, many of whom are waiting for a treatment and eventually a cure for these rare, progressive, and deadly diseases.
Ways You Can Show Courage for 'jack's run 2008'
To volunteer for this year's run (pre-event, day-of and post-run opportunities available), contact Robb Asklof at robbasklof@hotmail.com.
To be a sponsor for this year's run, please call Julie Greene at 952.920.9207 or e-mail at juliemgreene@gmail.com.
To make a donation for our silent auction (both adult and kid prizes welcome), please call Julie Greene at 952.920.9207 or e-mail at juliemgreene@gmail.com. All silent auction prizes can be sent to Julie Greene, 5324 Oaklawn Ave, Edina, MN, 55424.
To make a financial donation in honor of 'jack's run', please go to www.mpssociety.org (please indicate that donation is in honor of jack's run).
To register as a participant, click on 'register here' button on this site and sign up. Encourage friends, family members and neighbors to join in!
If you have any questions regarding registration or donations, please e-mail Heather Alden Pope at aldenpope@msn.com.
'jack's run'
Collectively, 'jack's run' 2006 and 'jack's run' 2007 raised more than $75,000 for the National MPS Society. For additional pictures from the 2007 run, please go to: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0Jcs2bNm3YuWg
Thank You!
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