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Jan 11, 2009 6:00 am (Sunday)

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Orlando, Florida, United States (map)

Orlando, FL
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Event Information: Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy’s RUN FOR OUR SONS Team will be participating at the 2009 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon in January. The RUN FOR OUR SONS team...
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Event Information:
  • Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy’s RUN FOR OUR SONS Team will be participating at the 2009 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon in January. The RUN FOR OUR SONS team is a group of parents, grandparents, families and friends who will proudly run the 26.2 mile WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon to help raise funds and awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a devastating, progressive muscle disorder which slowly robs those diagnosed of their independence and eventually their life. This year the RUN FOR OUR SONS Team will represent thousands of young men diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Orlando, Florida. We currently have slots open for the Half, Full and Goofy Challenge (both Half and Full) races.

    Course Description:
  • The course consists of: Starting at Epcot, running through Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney's MGM Studios and then back at Epcot.

    Location and Facilities:
  • Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida Room blocks are at Caribbean Beach Resort

    Distances:
  • Full Marathon - 26 miles

    Classes, Costs, and Awards:
  • $1200 minimum fundraising goal. Run For Our Sons Team Benefits -Paid registration into The WDW Marathon or Half Marathon or the Goofy Challenge (Both Half & Full) -Official Run For Our Sons singlet -Run For Our Sons t-shirt -Fundraising support -Personal Fundraising web page -Team message board for support -Training resources such as virtual training links and publications -Frequent Team email updates -Private Welcome and Pasta Dinner for runner and a guest -Private reception and celebration party for runner and a guest -Knowledge that you are helping to support PPMD’s mission to improve the treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for all individuals affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy

    Phone for Info:
  • 201-944.9985

    Online Registration:
    http://www.runforoursons.org/

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