Post by 50yardfan on May 5, 2011 17:30:23 GMT -5
Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks invite members of the local media and general public to the 6th Annual Race For Adam 5K Run/Walk to support finding a cure for Type C Niemann-Pick Disease. The Run/Walk for a Cure will be held on May 7th at the Lehigh Parkway starting at 8:30 a.m. This event is always a fun family event with live music, food, inflatables and more. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for those 14 and under. Live Music will be provided by Scott Marshall. There will also be a basket raffle, children's entertainment, free food and beverages, and much more!
The Race for Adam Foundation, a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to funding research projects to find a treatment and cure for Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NP-C) and related neurodegenerative disorders, began in 2005. In July of that year, Sean and Amy Recke's seven-year old son, Adam, was diagnosed with NP-C, a genetic neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no cure. Due to the family's kindness and respect for everyone, the community came together to help them; they are a family who has shown great patience, strength and hope in this time of urgency. Adam has touched the lives of everyone he has met, and continues to embrace life with a perfect smile. With the support of the community, a seed of hope has grown and continues to branch through events that will promote awareness and funding for research into NP-C and related neuro-degenerative disorders. The Foundation is named in honor of Adam Recke.
"The Steelhawks and myself personally feel blessed to have met the Recke family and Adam in particular," stated Steelhawks Executive Vice President Mike Clark. "You meet Adam for the first time, and just see the joy for life in his eyes. He has become the Steelhawks #1 fan ever since we announced our team and is considered part of our family. We hope that each and every person comes out to the race this weekend to help find a cure for Niemann-Pick."
The Steelhawks in coordination with Starters is also offering a way for fans to donate to the Race for Adam Foundation. For the entire month of May, anyone who eats at any of the Starters locations and brings in the Official Steelhawks/Race for Adam flyer (which can be found on the Steelhawks and Race for Adam Website) Starters will donate 10% of the food bill directly to the organization. Starters Riverport will also be hosting a celebrity bartending event on Thursday, May 19th from 7-9 p.m. with the entire Steelhawks organization with proceeds again going towards the foundation. Fans are encouraged to come meet Adam, the Recke family, and all Steelhawks players, coaches, dancers, and front office staff.
Thirdly, to culminate "ADAM MONTH" the Steelhawks May 21st game against the Fairbanks Grizzlies is being deemed as "Race for Adam" Night at 7 p.m. inside the Stabler Arena. Partial proceeds from pre-registered ticket sales will go towards the foundation and many events throughout the night will go to support as well. Fans interested in getting tickets for the game simply need to call the Steelhawks ticket office at 610-282-3100, ask for Rob Wynn, and mention you wish to buy tickets in support of Race for Adam Night.
To learn more about the Race for Adam foundation you can log onto www.raceforadam.org . For more information on the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, visit www.lvsteelhawks.com or call 610-282-3100.
The Race for Adam Foundation, a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to funding research projects to find a treatment and cure for Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NP-C) and related neurodegenerative disorders, began in 2005. In July of that year, Sean and Amy Recke's seven-year old son, Adam, was diagnosed with NP-C, a genetic neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no cure. Due to the family's kindness and respect for everyone, the community came together to help them; they are a family who has shown great patience, strength and hope in this time of urgency. Adam has touched the lives of everyone he has met, and continues to embrace life with a perfect smile. With the support of the community, a seed of hope has grown and continues to branch through events that will promote awareness and funding for research into NP-C and related neuro-degenerative disorders. The Foundation is named in honor of Adam Recke.
"The Steelhawks and myself personally feel blessed to have met the Recke family and Adam in particular," stated Steelhawks Executive Vice President Mike Clark. "You meet Adam for the first time, and just see the joy for life in his eyes. He has become the Steelhawks #1 fan ever since we announced our team and is considered part of our family. We hope that each and every person comes out to the race this weekend to help find a cure for Niemann-Pick."
The Steelhawks in coordination with Starters is also offering a way for fans to donate to the Race for Adam Foundation. For the entire month of May, anyone who eats at any of the Starters locations and brings in the Official Steelhawks/Race for Adam flyer (which can be found on the Steelhawks and Race for Adam Website) Starters will donate 10% of the food bill directly to the organization. Starters Riverport will also be hosting a celebrity bartending event on Thursday, May 19th from 7-9 p.m. with the entire Steelhawks organization with proceeds again going towards the foundation. Fans are encouraged to come meet Adam, the Recke family, and all Steelhawks players, coaches, dancers, and front office staff.
Thirdly, to culminate "ADAM MONTH" the Steelhawks May 21st game against the Fairbanks Grizzlies is being deemed as "Race for Adam" Night at 7 p.m. inside the Stabler Arena. Partial proceeds from pre-registered ticket sales will go towards the foundation and many events throughout the night will go to support as well. Fans interested in getting tickets for the game simply need to call the Steelhawks ticket office at 610-282-3100, ask for Rob Wynn, and mention you wish to buy tickets in support of Race for Adam Night.
To learn more about the Race for Adam foundation you can log onto www.raceforadam.org . For more information on the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, visit www.lvsteelhawks.com or call 610-282-3100.