Dash for Donation
Dash for Donation
July 26, 2008
| 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 Dash (a short run for children 6 & under.) 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 July 18 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, July 26, 2008. 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 are available now by visiting http://www.premierraces.com/Races/lifeline.html. Or you may call the Lifeline of Ohio office at 800-525-5667.
Reminder: On-line registration is available for all events. Unlike previous years on-line registration includes the 1K & Kids Dash. 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 99,000 Americans and over 2,500 Ohioans currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. | |
| Use of event proceeds: | Profits from this event are used to further Lifeline of Ohio's educational programs for the communities in the 39 counties Lifeline of Ohio serves. |
Lifeline of Ohio would like to thank our Gift of Life sponsor, The Ohio State University Medical Center Comprehensive Transplant Center. We would also like to thank Roche, Ernst & Young, Panera Bread Cheryl & Co.and Crow Home Inspection
Contact Information:
Ron Packard, Community Education Supervisor
rpackard@lifelineofohio.org
1-800-525-5667 ext. 332
(direct) 614-384-7332
www.lifelineofohio.org
