Palatine Area Residents ~This summer there is a local event raising money for brain tumor research.
Walk, Run, or Volunteer ~ Here is the info:
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2008
Time: 07:30 AM
Venue: DOWNTOWN PALATINE
Start Line: Slade Street and Greeley Street Palatine, IL 60067
Description: Joggin for the Noggin Fun Run/Walk 5k will benefit families and patients whose lives have been affected by brain cancer. All proceeds will go The Tug McGraw Foundation and the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Clinic at Duke University Medical Center. Additional Information: http://www.jogginforthenoggin.com/ or email jenny@jogginforthenoggin.com
Stroller friendly course!
Post-Race Party: DURTY NELLIES IRISH PUB located directly across the street from the finish line just north of the train tracks.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! PLEASE CONTACT: jenny@jogginforthenoggin.com for further details.
Fees:$25.00 Children under 10 FREE
Website:http://jogginforthenoggin.com/
The Tug McGraw FoundationThe Tug McGraw Foundation was established to raise funds for pioneering brain cancer research, increase public awareness of the disease. Over 200,000 adults and children annually receive a diagnosis of brain cancer, and the mission of the Foundation is to support research that will improve their quality of life in the physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive areas. The Foundation develops programs and raises funds for three specific elements in this mission. VISIT: http://www.tugmcgraw.org/
The Brain Tumor Clinic at DukeTheir mission: (1)To cure brain and spinal tumors (2)To translate scientific advances in our research laboratories to state-of-the-art treatments for the patient (3)To provide the resources and support necessary for patients and their families to meet the challenges of living with a brain tumor VISIT: www.cancer.duke.edu/btc
Jen McDevitt ~ is local resident, a runner, and brain cancer survivor. Her son will be starting STS Kindergarten in the fall. Click here to read her story: http://jogginforthenoggin.com/uploads/DescriptionJFTN3.pdf
