October 23rd, 2010, in Nashport Ohio: the Inaugural Ohio Chatter Golf Outing
October 9, 2010 in Monclova, Ohio: 5th Annual Kaylee's Course 5K
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September 18th in Monroe, MI: 1st Annual Lindsay Ratcliffe Golf Outing
September 18, 2010 in Braselton, Georgia: The 5th Annual YearOne-Chip Foose Braselton Bash!
September 11, 2010 in Peabody, MA: Join us for the 9th Annual International Race for Research

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September 11, 2010: Join us for the 9^th Annual International Race for Research – it gets bigger and better every year!

It’s time to plan for this signature annual event in PRF's home town of Peabody, Massachusetts. Start training for the 5K run, or take it a bit easier with the 2-mile fun run/walk with the family. This is a terrific time that everyone enjoys – with lots of healthy (and not so healthy!) food, drinks and t-shirts for all, and awards for top finishers and all kids.

Download an application here and mail it to PO Box 3453, Peabody, MA 01961-3453, or register on line at www.firstgiving.com/prf

You can register for the race online and even start a fundraising page to get

sponsors for your run at: www.firstgiving.com/prf

Get sponsors and raise even more money for research

¤ Grab a friend, neighbor, relative, co-worker – anyone and everyone you knowAsk them to sponsor you for $10, $20 or more

¤ Tell them it’s to save kids’ lives and they might give you an extra $10!

¤ Raise $100 or more and get free race registration

¤ There’s a prize for the person who raises the most in sponsorships – it could be YOU!

¤ It’s easy to start your own fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/prf

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 9:00 am

Where: Start and finish at Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA

Entry fees*: $20 runners (start time 9 am)

$15 walkers (start time 9:05 am)

$45 family special (up to 4 people)

*To keep this race affordable for all, fees have not changed in several years!

Other support opportunities: Be a corporate or individual sponsor. Levels are $100 and $250. We also welcome donations of any amount – it all adds up!

Directions: Route 1 to Lowell Street exit, right onto Lowell Street for 3.4 miles.

Timing/Route details: Computerized timing for runners. Route is clearly marked with signs, balloons and volunteers or police at intersections.

Awards: Top overall male & female and 2 deep in the following age categories:

0-10 and 11-18 (walk only)
0-18 (race only),
19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (race and walk)
All kids receive a special award!

Post-race party: features free refreshments and awards ceremony.

You don't live nearby? That's OK - run in your neighborhood on the same day, or organize a race where you live. Email us for more information – we can help you, and it’s loads of fun to do!

Children with Progeria are so lucky to have such tremendous support from so many, including our sponsors:

Sponsored by:

Alice and Lew Berns