CHERUBS In The Boston Marathon

A HUGE thank you to Bonnie Johnson for representing CHERUBS in the 2012 Boston Marathon in memory of Brielle Santo!

Please go support her!  We would love to have a cheering section for her there in Boston!  :)


http://www.crowdrise.com/Bostoncherubs

HERE'S THE STORY:


Hi my name is Bonnie! I had recently set a goal to qualify and run in the Boston Marathon. Now that I have qualified & got in,  I have decided to run for a cause. One that is very close to my family and heart.

Let me tell you about my great niece Brielle Theresa Santo born June 9th, 2010 to Frank & Carol Santo .  She was born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.   Brielle was on this earth for 16 days and  we give  thanks to God for those 16 days with her family. She will be forever in our hearts.   Before Brielles' birth, we have never heard of this condition which has taken so many babies lives. So now I am running not only to raise awareness but to raise funds for research through The Cherubs Organization.

CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth. CDH occurs in 1 of every 2500 births; somewhere in the world, a baby is born with CDH every 10 minutes. 50% of babies diagnosed with CDH do not survive. The cause is not known. Over a half million babies have been born with CDH since 2000. CDH is as common as Spina Bifida and Cystic Fibrosis but there is very little awareness and even less research. CHERUBS is working hard to raise more CDH Awareness, and in turn, more CDH Research, while we continue to support families affected by this devastating birth defect.

Won't you please join me? No amount is too small!

CHERUBS In The Great Human Race on March 24

CHERUBS is thrilled to once again participate in the Great Human Race!!!!

Come join us and raise money and awareness for CDH!

REGISTER HERE - http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=8026 

Make sure to list CHERUBS as your charity!


Facebook Event Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/310866708948911/

http://www.thevolunteercenter.org/tp42/page.asp?ID=143674

The Volunteer Center of Durham's 17th Annual GREAT HUMAN RACE is a 5k run and community walk that supports area nonprofits. This unique fundraising event supports 100+ nonprofits, schools and faith-based groups

provides an opportunity for any nonprofit agency to raise money for their own organization enables businesses and individuals to support the nonprofit of their choice has raised over $1.6 million since it's inception in 1996
broke fundraising records in 2011, raising $260,000 leading the way, Coalition to Unchain Dogs, raising over $34,000 for their organization expecting 1,000 runners and 2,000 walkers in 2012!


There are plenty of ways to get involved...run, walk, volunteer, donate or raise money for your favorite nonprofit.

The Great Human Race is excited to announce a NEW event venue and course Northgate Mall, in Durham, NC, is our new host. We will be able to expand our Nonprofit Marketplace and continue to offer the popular kids inflatable playground area, exciting local entertainment and refreshments. Parking is plentiful and Northgate Mall is easily accessible from all directions.

The new 5k course will wind through the historic Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhood. This gently rolling course will take runners and walkers through one of the loveliest and most active neighborhoods in Durham, a grand urban gesture.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 (Rain or shine)
Location: Northgate Mall (near Sears Automotive) www.northgatemall.com
Day of Race Runner Registration: begins: 7:00am
Run starts: 8:30am
Walk starts: Immediately following runners 

REGISTER HERE - http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=8026 

Make sure to list CHERUBS as your charity!

 

CDH Celebrity Spokesperson - Bruno Carneiro

One of our latest CDH Celebrity Spokespeople, 10 yr old Race Car driver Bruno Carneiro!

He'll be raising CDH awareness on his car!! Not only is he talented, and raising awareness but he's just adorable!! WTG Bruno!!! :)

Bruno is raising CDH Awareness in honor of his cousin, Marco Pena. Cuteness apparently runs in their family!