2010 Team Sarcoma events are coming!

Planning is in progress for dozens of events around the world during International Sarcoma Awareness Week: July 17-25, 2010.

This post is a placeholder for an event description. As soon as details are provided about events, we will post them here. We expect to have the details on events in April, leaving you plenty of time to find an event near you and join in the fun.

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Tired of waiting to see if someone will plan an event in your neighborhood? You can be the person to stand up and make it happen! There are plenty of days during International Sarcoma Awareness Week, and there are endless event possibilities. If you have a supportive community, consider planning your own event and getting everyone involved in the effort to increase sarcoma awareness. Contact us for more information.

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2009 Report: Team Sarcoma / Texas – Waco

Be a Superhero: Team Sarcoma 5k
A 5k run, 5k walk, and a 1k fun run
July 18, 2009 in Waco, Texas

Learn about this event on video! The event was a huge success. We were nearly overwhelmed with a turnout of about 350 people, 150 of which came as walk up registrations. The races ran smoothly, and everyone had a blast. About $9,700 was raised for sarcoma research through the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative.

A Report from Benjamin: The real event started at 6 am, when all of the workers showed up and starting setting up the race site, water station, timing system, etc. Around 7, people began to show up and, the flood of walk-up registrants didn’t stop until about 5 minutes before Andrew (my younger brother, whom the race was held in honor of) started the race. The most emotional part of the race for me was the actual start. More than 250 people taking off in unison to eradicate that which has affected my family so much over the last year was an awe-inspiring sight.

The 1k fun run was a blast. Lead by Superman, the Flash, Captain America, and Batman, the race was fun and energetic. At first leading the race, the superheroes turned around after finishing and helped motivate every one who hadn’t finished. No one could help but smile; the race had an unbelievable atmosphere of hope. Even the weather, which had been breaking 100 degrees all week, was on our side, with temperature barely breaking 90 (The superheroes disagree with this… of course, they were masked and covered in fake muscle padding.).

Overall, the event was a huge success. We loved planning it, and seeing everything and everyone come together was an experience we will never forget.

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2009 Report: Team Sarcoma / Texas – Houston

“Saddle Up for Sarcoma Awareness”
July 18, 2009, in Spring, Texas

The Sarcoma Research Center at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center along with the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation hosted their Annual Team Sarcoma Initiative entitled “Saddle Up for Sarcoma Awareness” on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The event was held at Pundt Park in Spring, TX, just north of Intercontinental Airport. The park featured walking trails, horse trails, birds, two lakes, and a beautiful while sand beach on the creek. We had approximately 10 horses that rode on the horse trail, and the rest of the team followed the miniature horse and cart on the walking trail. The children enjoyed riding on the miniature horse cart and playing on the playground.

This year we had approximately 70 participants. The planned events included the hike, a team photo, lunch, and a speech from Missy Amschwand and Dr. Raphael Pollock extending their appreciation to those that coordinated the event, and also the many that traveled long distances to gather in support of this meaningful event.

At the conclusion of Missy Amschwand’s words of appreciation and encouragement, everyone joined at
the pavilion for a nice relaxing bar-b-que lunch. The participants then enjoyed fellowshipping with others as the event came to an end.

We would like to personally thank the following individuals for their assistance in making this event so successful: Sonia Hennessy, Paul Cuevas, Millette Deville, Margaret Ling, and Missy Amschwand.

We look forward to next year’s Sarcoma Awareness week, and we hope that many of those who joined us this year will consider serving on the planning committee in the upcoming year as we begin the preparation and coordination of the 2010 Sarcoma Initiative.

If you are interested in joining the planning committee next year, please contact Sonia Hennessy.

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2009 Report: Team Sarcoma / Texas – San Antonio

Sarcoma Awareness Fun Run/ Walk & Social
July 24, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas

Fifty-seven people met in McAllister Park in San Antonio for a fun run/walk followed by a cook-out and social. “Sarcoma Knows No Borders” bracelets benefiting the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative went quickly. We were especially pleased that this year’s event was well shaded and nearby a great playground for the children of participants. Many heartfelt thanks to Melinda Garcia and Corrine Chua for the wonderful planning that made for this year’s very successful “Team Sarcoma San Antonio” event.

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2009 Report: Team Sarcoma / Texas – Katy

A Concert for the Team Sarcoma Initiative
July 25, 2009 in Katy, Texas

On July 25th, Team Sarcoma/Katy gathered together with about 90 others for a great concert, with Brittne Arcemont (Brittne’s Buddy Brigade) hosting. Brittne was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma July 1, 2008 and after having benefits that helped with her expenses, she wanted to give so that others would have hope for a cure.

First Baptist Church of Katy graciously allowed us to use their facility as Buddy Griffin brought 38 of his All Stars Youth Banjo Band (ages 7-18) and Bill, Kim and Jimmy Nash of Nash3 brought us a night of music that warmed the heart, brought a smile to our faces and allowed us to spread the news about Sarcoma and the work being done by The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative. Johnny Miley and his wife, Diane, from Humble were there, and Johnny (battling Sarcoma) and Brittne met for the first time. We had taken a cue from Mary Sorens and had many pictures of our dearest friends from CarePages hanging from beautiful blue ribbons in the doorways to the concert. All were able to see the faces of Sarcoma Warriors…such a beautiful and bold gallery!

We are so thankful that we were able to participate in this event and thankful to those who did so much to bring it all together. We continue to thank those who will take the money and use it to erase this thing called Sarcoma, and we are thankful to those who have now heard about “The Forgotten Cancer” and will spread the news!

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