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GC For A Cure Race/Walk

The Garden City Teachers Association's fourth annual "GC For A Cure" race/walk/ event is taking place on April 20 at Garden City High School.

Stratford School teacher and race director Kerry Calvert said the idea was conceived after her father died of lung cancer in 2006. As a Garden City teacher she wanted to bring fellow teachers, district children and the community together for a charity event. 

The Rain or Shine
5K (3.1 mile) Timed Run/Walk kicks off at 9 a.m. while the 1 Mile Untimed Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:15 a.m.

Course
-3.1 Mile USA Track and Field Certified Course, fast and flat through tree-lined, residential streets; splits/ water stops every mile, 5K Map and 1 Mile Map can be viewed at www.gcforacure.com.

Awards Ceremony - 5K Timed Only (Awards to top 3 Male and Female Overall and Masters Finishers) Age group medals to top three finishers: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70+ Raffles, Teacher Dunking Booth, Face Painting, fun for the entire family!

In addition, Kites for a Cure, a fun family Kite Fly, will support their lung cancer research grant program. Kites for a Cure allows children (of all ages!) to obtain kites and customize them at art tables, and work with our volunteers to send them into the sky.

This family-oriented event is a joyful and special occasion to raise awareness and research funds for a disease that takes the lives of more Americans each year than any other cancer.  Uniting Against Lung Cancer (formerly Joan's Legacy) funds innovative research into the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, including in those who never smoked. For more information about Uniting Against Lung Cancer and its programs or to order your kite in advance, visit www.UnitingAgainstLungCancer.org or call 212-627-5500 


Online Registration: visit www.gcforacure.com.

Registration and Number Pick-up: Friday, April 19, 5-7 p.m. (Garden City High School cafeteria) Race Day 7-8:30 a.m. (T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered runners/walkers only). Register by April 10 to receive a free personalized bib and Run In Honor or In Memory of a Loved One or Friend-see website for details.

Entry Fee: Adult - $25 (Timed) ($30 on Race Day), Adult - $15 (Untimed) 1 Mile ($20 on Race Day) Child (12 and Under) - $20 (Timed 5K) ($25 on Race Day) Child-$10 (Untimed) 1 Mile ($15 on Race Day)

For more information please contact Race Director Kerry Calvert at GCFORACURE@Gmail.com.

All proceeds once again support the Memorial Sloan-Kettering cancer center and their research program.


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