Dash for Donation
Please note: Change in Date effective 4/2/09
August 15, 2009
| Who: | Lifeline of Ohio, the non-profit organ recovery agency for Central and Southeastern Ohio. | |
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What:
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Dash for Donation featuring a 1/2 marathon run, a 1/2 marathon 2-person relay, a 5K run/walk, a 1K fun walk and a Kids and Mascot Dash (a short run for children 6 & under.) If you have a mascot that would like to participate, click here: Kids and Mascot Dash Information. Kids have an exciting opportunity to meet local mascots, chase them down Nationwide Boulevard and pose for pictures afterward! Mascots will arrive to meet participants at 7:15 a.m. and will be available until 8:00 a.m. for pictures. Donor Remembrance Wall: We are featuring a donor remembrance area. All families whose loved one was an organ or tissue donor are invited to create a poster (22 inches x 28 inches preferred) commemorating their loved ones Gift of Life to be displayed race day (weather permitting). Families are also encouraged to create additional posters to carry with them on race day. Families not attending can drop off posters at the Lifeline of Ohio offices by August 6 and we will display them for you. | |
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The general public and those touched by organ and tissue donation and transplantation. This includes deceased donor families, living donors, transplant candidates, transplant recipients and the families of these groups. | |
| When: | Saturday, August 15, 2009. First race starts at 7:00 am. | |
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Registration:
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Information, online registration (for all events) and mail in forms will be available May 15 by visiting http://www.premierraces.com/2009Races/lifeline.html. Or you may call the Lifeline of Ohio office at 800-525-5667 ext. 375. Reminder: On-line registration is available for all events. Race day registration begins at 6:00 a.m. | |
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Where: |
Arena District in Downtown Columbus, Start/Finish is on Nationwide Boulevard near Front St. | |
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Why:
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To promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation and to encourage Ohioans to join the Ohio Donor Registry and give the "Gift of Life." By showcasing the involvement of those touched by donation and transplantation we aim to provide hope to the over 102,000 Americans and over 3,000 Ohioans currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. | |
| Use of event proceeds: | Proceeds from this event are used to further Lifeline of Ohio's educational programs for the communities in the 37 counties Lifeline of Ohio serves. |
Contact Information:
Terri Louder, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator
tlouder@lifelineofohio.org
1-800-525-5667 ext. 375
(direct) 614-384-7375
www.lifelineofohio.org
