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Miles For Hope Attracts Locals to Walk for Brain Tumor Awareness and to Raise Funds for Research
Miles For Hope, Inc. will hold a Moving Towards a Cure Brain Tumor 5K Awareness Walk/Run on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 10 am at Sloans Lake Park in Denver, CO. Proceeds will go toward research and transportation assistance to brain tumor patients
CLEARWATER, FL, March 26, 2011 /Florida PR News/ -- Miles For Hope, Inc. will hold a Moving Towards a Cure Brain Tumor 5K Awareness Walk/Run on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 10 am at Sloans Lake Park in Denver, CO. Over 200 supporters are expected to participate
"We hold this awareness walk in 11 cities across the country," says Robert Gibbs, founder of Miles for Hope and a brain tumor survivor. "As an organization, we want to ensure that more people have access to the same treatment that has helped save my life."
The event is open to all ages. Same-day registration is at 9 am, event begins at 10 am. Registration is $20 registration fee for adults, free registration for children under 12 years. Participants can walk/run individually or form a team. Post-event celebration to follow the race and includes an award presentation, remembering those battling brain tumor disease as well as those who lost their battle.
Parking available at the intersections of Yates and Utica Streets, intersection of Stuart Street and West 17th Ave west of the park
Contact person for TV, Radio, and Print: Barb Gibbs, 727.781.4673 ext. 102 or Barb@MilesForHope.org
Contact person for Community Calendars: Belinda Becton-McAbee, 727.781.4673 ext. 105 or
Belinda@MilesForHope.org
Miles for Hope was established by Bob & Barb Gibbs to raise funds for promising brain tumor clinical trials and research. We are dedicated to raising funds to improve current treatments for brain tumors, and to assist brain tumor patients with travel expenses for their treatment.
Our goal at Miles for Hope is to provide a complete source for cutting edge treatment and support for both the patient and care givers. There are many wonderful sources of information on the internet for brain tumors, and our goal is to compile these resources at one location. Here you will find a large support forum full of information, the most current clinical trial information, breaking news regarding brain tumors, and other support and awareness tools for your use in combating and fighting brain tumors.
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Barb Gibbs
Miles for Hope
Executive Director
1684 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, Florida
USA 33765
Voice: (727) 781-4673
Fax: (727) 781-6425
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