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Running with Bill for Prostate Cancer Research
100 % of proceeds will benefit the APCC initiative at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Feb 27 & 28, 2010
Fundraiser Entry Deadline:
Feb 14, 2010 -
Chasing the Cure
Although prostate cancer is most curable when it is caught early, an estimated 28,000 men will die from it this year. Moffitt is raising prostate cancer awareness & established the Advanced Prostate Cancer Collaboration along with national experts to tackle this disease. The first roundtable was held late 2008.
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Join Team Richards Run for Life
Our goals is to raise $50,000 for the APCC initiative at Moffitt Cancer Center at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
Tampa Runs with Bill
Bill Rodgers, former number-one ranked runner in the world, best known for his victories in the Boston and New York City Marathons. When Rodgers runs now, he runs for a different kind of recognition.
Rodgers has made it his mission to reach out to the public and share his experiences with prostate cancer—a disease that many men are reluctant to discuss. When he ran the 113th Boston Marathon, he wore an Athletes for a Cure banner to raise awareness of prostate cancer and funds for research. Athletes for a Cure is an initiative of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Rodgers hopes to help to spread the word on the importance of early detection to other male runners and others in attendance at the race.
“National discussion for prostate cancer has grown over the years, but awareness for this disease still pales in comparison to other health issues,” says Rodgers. “By teaming up with Athletes for a Cure I’m looking to open the discussion even more so that men will feel comfortable about going to get screened and developing a prostate health plan.”
2010 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
Race schedule, rules, maps and more can be found at http://www.tampabayrun.com
Start Fund Raising Today!
Meet your goal by February 14 to run with Team Richard's Run for Life at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
CLICK HERE to start your campaign
From Richard
You can be part of our team to find a cure for prostate cancer. I serve on the board of the Advanced Prostate Cancer Collaboration (APCC) being conducted and organized at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. My grandfather died from Prostate cancer, my brother is a survivor as our many others of my friends. I am determined to help; Moffitt is developing a vaccine to avoid ever getting it and a vaccine to help beat it.
This year at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic runs, you can run on our team to raise the funds that will speed on the race for a cure. Our goal is to eradicate Prostate cancer in our lifetime. My goal is to raise $50,000! I will underwrite all of the expenses with 100% of money that each runner raises going to the research of the APCC.
Richard Gonzmart
Victory Levels for Individual Runners
Screening Level
Raise $250 for the APCC at Moffitt Cancer Center
- 1 entry to Gasparilla Distance (race of your choice).
- 1 entry to VIP tent catered by Columbia Restaurant after the run on Saturday, or Sunday at the end of the race.
Advancement Level
Raise $500 for the APCC at Moffitt Cancer Center
- 1 entry to Gasparilla Distance (race of your choice).
- 1 entry to VIP tent catered by Columbia Restaurant after the run on Saturday, or Sunday at the end of the race.
- 1 entry to a VIP Reception* at the Tampa Bay History Center on Saturday February 27th sponsored by the Columbia Restaurant. Special guest to be announced soon!
Cure Level
Raise $1000 for the APCC at Moffitt Cancer Center
- Same benefits as Advancement Level
- 2 invites to “Celebrate Life Every Day” party at Richard & Melanie Gonzmart’s residence in April, 2010 (date to be confirmed).
*All guests welcomed to VIP reception. $50/person. RSVP by February 22, 2010. Limited Availability.
Not running, but still want to back a winner?
Make Checks payable to Richard's Run for Life
Online donation at http://www.active.com/donate/rrun-apcc today
Deadline
To guarantee race entry:
Mail-in postmarked by February 10, 2010
Online February 14, 2010
Mail form and donation to:
Richard's Run for Life
PO Box 5027
Tampa, FL 33675-5027
For information contact:
Phone: 813-248-3000 x24
Fax: 813-247-5881
nmandeville@columbiarestaurant.com
www.richardsrunforlife.org
Click here to download entry form!
*If you do not meet your goal of $250, $500 or $1000, you will receive the benefits of the lesser sponsorship level.
