Garrettsville Summerfest Friends of Melana 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

The 2nd annual Garrettsville Summerfest 2012 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk will be an all road race to benefit Glioma Childhood Cancer research. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Melana, an organization set up to find the causes, treatments and cure for Glioma Childhood Cancer.

Our first annual 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk went WAY better than expected. Everyone enjoyed the great scenic route, the food, and of course our highly professional race timing done by Chaney Events. Over 140 people came out to support the cause of battling Childhood Glioma Cancer Research last year. Let's make this year even bigger!

Some important information... Friends of Melana was named after Melana Matson who was a young girl from Garrettsville who in 2009, was diagnosed with Glioma Cancer. Melana was only 9 years old. She lost her battle just 10 months after her diagnosis with glioma cancer. In Melana's memory and those affected by this disease, Friends of Melana is a foundation dedicated to helping fund the fight for Childhood Glioma Cancer. We are kicking off Garrettsville's SECONDANNUAL 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH.

This race is in memory of her.

Some additional information... Glioma Cancer is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in young people. 85-95% of children who are diagnosed with a malignant glioma tumor die within five years. It is heavily underfunded by major cancer societies. The Children's Glioma Cancer Foundation is dedicated to funding global research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for the dealiest childhood brain tumors known as Gliomas. Participation in this race means 100% of the proceeds go to Friends of Melana.

Free beverages will be provided during and after the race along with free, quality runner food! Prizes include medals for top place finishers (1st, 2nd and 3rd) in each age group (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+)


Questions about this race? Please Contact Jacob Vaughan:

jacob_vaughan@yahoo.com

(330) 632-0072



or Garrettsville Summerfest at www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com/contact.html