Race for Research

This is completely un UGA related, but this is a cause that means a lot to me. My hometown of Ellijay has had several cases of battles with brain tumors. My uncle currently suffers from one, as well as a high school senior at my alma mater, Gilmer High. Very rarely will I post un UGA related posts, but I feel this one deserves some press. Please read the following from my cousin, and consider this date for your summer plans. Feel free to contact me for more information.

Thanks,

ChiliDawg

Hi Everyone,

Well we are little over three months away from the 9th Annual Race for Research to benefit brain tumor research. For the past nine years the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation has hosted the 5k race and 2k walk with all money raised going to fund research to find a cure for brain tumors. Last year the race raised over $250,000 which was presented to four brain tumor researchers, two doctors at Emory and two at Duke were awarded last years grant.

Brain tumor research is especially close to mine and my family's heart since my dad was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM) on January 31, 2008. Just a couple of weeks after dad's diagnosis Justin Elliot a senior at GHS was diagnosed with GBM and just days after Justin's diagnosis Eugene Young was diagnosed with GBM. Also there is Ethan Jones, a 6 year old little boy who has been fighting Medulloblastoma since February 2007.

If you are interested in joining our team of walkers we would love for you to join us.Below is the information for the walkDate: Saturday July 12, 2008Location: Atlantic Station, in AtlantaTime: 6:30 - 7:15 am number pick up (This time may change)Race Time: 7:30 am (This time may change)Entrance fee: $20If you would like to join us or have any questions please feel free to contact me at mrs_amandasmtih@yahoo.com.

Thanks to everyone!

Amanda Buffington Smith