2009 Report: Team Sarcoma / Sandusky – Ohio

5K Charity Run/Walk for Hope & Kids Fun Run
In Honor of Jim Hauser … Fighting the Fight
July 25, 2009, in Sandusky, Ohio

There were 556 people at the event, which raised $6,155.

The event started off with a forecast of terrible weather (extremely gusty winds, hail, thunderstorms!!!!). We had not had rain ALL summer either. We were a little worried about how the event would go and how many people would actually show up.

During registration (7:45-8:45am) there was lightening, thunder and LOTS of wind and rain. However, people just kept showing up! The race was to begin at 9am and we thought we might have to postpone the race start time. Yet at a little before 9am the rain stopped, the skies actually cleared up and the race started on time! We had a Pastor say a few words before the race along with a prayer, and then Jim Hauser started the race. The runners and walkers were off!

In each registration packet we put a “Sarcoma Knows No Borders” bracelet and Sarcoma Fact Sheet and a t-shirt that had the Team Sarcoma logo on the front, with Team Hauser on the back. We also had bracelets for people who donated at the event, and all 250 were gone at the end of the event!

After the race, there was a Kids Fun Run, where 45 kids ran a mile. Each participant was given a purple ribbon that stated, “I participated in the Kids Fun Run for Hope”, with the Team Sarcoma logo in the middle of the ribbon. At the bottom of the ribbon it said “TEAM HAUSER”. The ribbon looked really neat and the kids were excited to receive a ribbon for running.

Awards and door prizes were given after the race. Jim Hauser awarded each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner with a prize and a medal that had the Team Sarcoma logo on it. On the back was inscribed “5K Charity Run/Walk for Hope in Honor of Jim Hauser.”

The event turned out to be so tremendous! It was unbelievable to see how much our community supported our event! And…the weather turned out GREAT!

• Read about this event in the Sandusky Register or the Fostoria Focus.

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2009 Team Sarcoma / Ohio – Kent-Andover

Food & Fun
Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Andover, Ohio

About 53 people joined in the fun at Pymatuning State Park for an evening of food, drinks and socializing. The CRC (Christie Rufener Campbell) Team was at the park the entire day, with the dinner event at 6:00 p.m. The group raised $270 for sarcoma research.

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2009 Team Sarcoma / Ohio – Sandusky

5K Charity Run/Walk for Hope & Kids Fun Run
In Honor of Jim Hauser … Fighting the Fight
Saturday, July 25th at 7:45 a.m.
Sandusky, Ohio

Race Day Check-in is required and will start at 7:45 at Perkins High School, and the race will start at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age group and a grand prize will be awarded to the overall winners, male and female. All proceeds will benefit the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative.

There is a $15 Entry fee (see the registration form) that includes a t-shirt and bracelet. Registration deadline is June 30th. A $20 Entry fee will apply on Race Day.

• For additional information, please email Kaylin.
• Read about this event in the Sandusky Register.

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2008 Team Sarcoma / Ohio

UPDATE: 60 people attended this event!

What: An Evening of Sarcoma Awareness
When: Saturday, July 12 at 6:00PM
Where: Columbus, Ohio

Jennifer Jauch, a synovial sarcoma survivor, invited everyone to attend an evening of sarcoma awareness where sarcoma stories, research information and alternative therapies were discussed. Martha Crist, RN, BSH, Program Manager, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Research and Education from the James Cancer Hospital participated in these discussions.

Afterward the participants enjoyed food and drink at the Lodge Bar. A raffle and a “split the pot” were held. Funds were raised for Ohio State sarcoma research and the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative. After the event, Jennifer wrote, “I will definitely be throwing at least one event Sarcoma Initiative week 2009!”

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2008 Team Sarcoma / Ohio – Andover

Update: 45 people attended this event!

What: Walk for Sarcoma
When: July 19th at 7:00PM
Where: Andover, Ohio

The family of Christie Rufener Campbell will walk for awareness at Pymatuning State Park in Andover, Ohio as part of the International Sarcoma Awareness Week. The walk will be followed by a picnic and then a luminary service. We will meet at the shelter in the beach area of the park at 7:00 PM.

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