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Planning is in progress for dozens of events around the world during International Sarcoma Awareness Week: July 17-25, 2010.
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Tennessee
Conquer Michael’s Mountain
July 25, 2009 in in Chattanooga, Tennessee
There were about 100 participants at this event, which raised about $1900 for sarcoma research!
Registration started at 8:00am, and everyone received a shirt and a wristband. The bike tours started at 9:00.
The first group was age 0-3yrs. They rode their tricycles, ridding toys, strollers or cars 100 yards.
Each child that passed the finish line got a prize, which was a goody bag filled with assorted donated and purchased items. Next, the children 4-6 years rode their bikes, and some ran 300yards. Again each child that passed the finish line got a prize bag. These first two tours were done in heaps like a race, and there was cheering and clapping by everyone.
The next age group 6-9 years rode their bikes for 1 mile. We had a pace bike that they kids couldn’t pass so that it would not be too dangerous for those less experienced. There was a ½ mile side walk path that we used for the tours. Each child received a goody bag. The last age group was 10-12 years who rode their bikes for 3 miles. We had again a pace bike that the kids were unable to pass. There was a goody bag for all who finished the ride.
During the last bike tour we released any walkers who wanted to walk the path and read the history sections along the path in renaissance park. After all the races were done we decided to have one more run for the 0-3 year olds that slept too late for the first run.
When all the races were complete we gave out door prizes by calling the name of every child who was registered. Each child would come up and pick from the prized until all were gone. We served lunch bags and had about 200 bottles water and Capri Suns for the children. The lunch bags contained a sandwich with mayonnaise pouch apple little Debbie and chips.
We all had a great time, and all the volunteers helped with clean up. Our sponsors where, Chatham, Mayfield, Trek Bike store, Learning Express, Rock Creek, Freds, Big Lots, McKee Baking, Theresa and Bill Gearrin, Natalie and Preston Bell, PR and Mike McMahan.
Tennessee
Conquer Michael’s Mountain
Saturday, July 25th from 8-11 AM
Renaissance Park off Manufacturer’s Road in Chattanooga
UPDATE: This event was a wonderful success, with 97 attending and more than $1800 raised.
Come and enjoy a fun family event to raise awareness of sarcoma. There will be bike tours for kids and a walking tour for adults. Registration starts at 8 AM. A $12 registration fee includes a T-Shirt, “Sarcoma Knows No Borders” wrist band and a gift bag.
Tennessee
Bastille Day Spinning Revolution. The Hope Fund for Sarcoma Research held its 1st Annual Spinning Revolution as part of the 2007 Team Sarcoma Initiative. This event was held on July 14 at the Green Hills YMCA from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. It was followed by a Bastille Day Celebration featuring café, croissants, awards, raffle prizes and live entertainment.
