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Costume Judging Contest

for both 5K and 1 Mile events!
(costumes optional)

Trick or Treat Goodies
for all participants!

Grilled Dogs and Buffet for all!

Costume contest, face painting, raffle, refreshments & more! 

Sponsored by:

A Running Start





Halloween 5K Run/Walk
“A Step in the Right Direction” 

Sunday, October 25, 2009
@ 11:00 am

Happy Hollow Playground
Wyomissing, PA

 Benefiting Brain Tumor Research & Local Scholarship Funds



Pre-Registration

Deadline: October 20th
$25 for 5K Run/Walk
$10 for 1 Mile Fun Run


Race Day Registration begins at 9:30 am at Happy Hollow
Playground
$28 for 5K Run/Walk
$10 for 1 Mile Fun Run

 Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers, and the top three finishers (male and female) in each of the following age groups: U15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44. 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

Long-sleeved T-shirt's for 5K pre-registers whle they last!

Lauren’s Story
 Lauren Fitzgerald was a life-long resident of Berks County, PA. She attended Wyomissing Area Schools, graduating with honors in June, 2003. Lauren then enrolled at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she majored in interior design.  In May, 2004, while a freshman student at Drexel, Lauren was diagnosed with a primary brain tumor. She underwent 2 surgeries that summer, followed by chemotherapy treatments and other regimens.  In  May, 2005, the tumor grew back aggressively.  A scheduled 3rd surgery was canceled. Lauren died on July 18, 2005, at Duke University Hospital, after lapsing into a coma, at age 20. 
Throughout her 14 month ordeal, Lauren maintained her dignity, her love of life, and her high spirits. She refused to let her diagnosis interfere with her life, choosing instead to live by a favorite quote from poet Maya Angelou: “I may not be able to change what happens to me.  I refuse to be reduced by it.”  Even death could not diminish her love of life.  Five (5) people are living today because Lauren chose to donate her organs – her heart, lungs, liver and kidneys are now serving those in need.  Her legacy, love and generosity will live forever.
Directions to Happy Hollow Playground

The playground is located approx. 6 blocks from
the Vanity Fair (VF) outlets in Wyomissing, PA.  It is bordered by Terrace, Lynne, Trent & Garfield Aves. 
1.  From points east:  Follow Rt. 422 WEST to Reading.  A: Take Penn Ave. WEST exit, to West Reading.  Follow Penn Ave. (west) for approx. 1 mile to 7th traffic light at Reading Blvd.  Turn left onto Reading Blvd.  B: Travel .2 miles to stop sign.  Turn right onto Wayne Avenue.  Playground is one block ahead, at Wayne and Trent Aves.

2.  From points west:   Follow Penn Ave, (aka Rt. 422 business) toward Reading / West Reading.  In Wyomissing, turn right onto Reading Blvd. (approx. 1.2 mi. from Rt. 222 overpass) Follow B above.
 
3.  From points north:   Take Rt. 222 South toward Reading. Follow A & B above.

4.  From points south:   Follow Rt. 222 North toward Reading.  Take Penn Avenue EAST (business) exit.  At bottom of ramp, turn right onto Penn Avenue east.  Follow for approx. 1.2 miles to Reading Ave. and turn right. Follow B above. 





Parking:Street parking is available on Terrace, Trent, Wayne, Garfield, Lynne Avenues and surrounding roads.

About The American Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is a not-for-profit, independent organization. Not affiliated with any one institution, we serve individuals globally and award funds to researchers throughout the United States and Canada.

Founded in 1973 out of a desperate need, the American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families.   As a nonprofit organization, the American Brain

Tumor Association relies on charitable donations to fund our research and patient services. We do not charge patients for our materials; we do not receive federal funding.
In an unprecedented event, the Association recently committed $1.5 million dollars to fund research that will explore the beginnings of many types of adult and pediatric primary brain tumors. 

Proceeds from this event will be donated to the ABTA on behalf of Lauren Fitzgerald and to the scholarship fund established in her memory. For more information about ABTA visit: www.abta.org