October 14, 2008

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The 6th Annual Run for Gus 5K
Run/Walk benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital and the Young Associates Board!

Thursday, July 31, 2008
6:30 PM
Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park


Thank you to everyone that came out to support the 6th annual Run for Gus. Your participation and fundraising efforts have helped us break all records for this event and raise the crucial funds to support brain tumor research at Children’s Memorial Hospital. On behalf of the Young Associates Board and the patients and families we serve – Thank You for going the distance to save or improve the life of a child!

View your overall results here.


Run Details
5K Run course is USATF certified and professionally timed
Registration Fee: $30.00 (CARA Members receive $2 discount)
Day-of Registration Fee: $35.00
Day-of Race packet pickup and registration is available from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Please consider joining the Young Associates Board's (YAB) efforts to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of children afflicted with brain tumors. Please contact our Run for Gus co-chairs Sarah King or Tyler Vander Meeden at YAB@childrensmemorial.org if you would like additional information on corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, volunteer opportunities, or registration.

Rain or shine, the event starts at 6:30 p.m. Participants in the 5K Run will be timed, with prizes awarded to the top male and female winners, as well as to the top fundraisers and top fundraising team. Participants who raise $50 (1 raffle ticket) or $100 (2 raffle tickets) are eligible to win exciting prizes including gift certificates from the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and other area restaurants and stores. All participants will receive an exclusive Run For Gus t-shirt; enjoy complimentary food and beverages, live music and entertainment for the whole family.

» Runners/Walkers
Register for 6th Annual Run For Gus 5K Run/Walk

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Make a monetary donation to a participant and help save or improve the life of a child!

   


Chicago Area Runners Association

Chicago Area Runners Association

Goal: $125,000

Total: $156,552


Top fundraising individuals

Debbie Marshall Merovitz

$4,434

Patrick Cunningham

$4,100

Eric Newman

$3,576

All individuals


Top fundraising teams

Mary Jane's Team

$21,635

Pat Mac's Pack

$14,508

Deloitte - Human Capital

$12,037

All teams

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