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Richards Run prepares for second year on Sept. 29 | Sports brief

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
August 30, 2012 · Updated 1:04 PM 

The second annual Richards Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Bellevue. The 5k race helps raise money for Go4theGoal Foundation, aiming to end childhood cancers.

The race is for all ages, beginning and ending at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on 12th Street in Medina. Individuals can register for $25 and families can register for $55. Both include T-shirts.

Following the race visit with the Mariner Moose, enjoy the awards ceremony and check out the various booths and sponsors, along with live music and family activities.

Registration can completed online at www.runsignup.com/richardsrunbellevue.

Go4theFOal is a nonprofit organization started in 2006 by Dr. Richard and Beth Stefanacci after their oldest child was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. The foundation helps children and families with financial assistance, fun hospital based programs and granting wishes for kids. Since 2007 the foundation has raised over $500,000 for pediatric cancer research.

 

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

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