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Articulon
Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer
Chiropractic Café
Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh
Run for Heros
Skin Care for Athletes
MS Bike Team Sponsorship:
For 2009 I am seeking sponsors for a new wine and coffee theme team which I expect to have 75+ members and raise $60,000+ for the National MS Society. In exchange for your sponsorship you will receive exposure to Bike MS participants and volunteers as well as extensive exposure year-round to the Triangle-area cycling and running communities.
The 5th annual Cup 'n Cone Tour: Saturday July 25 from Cary to Carrboro NC. Last year more than 600 cyclists participated in this MS fundraiser. We expect 700+ participants in this year's tour.
Thanksgiving Day 2009 Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov.26, 2009. More details to come.
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Contact MSEvents by email at msevents@yahoo.com or, call Bruce at 919-349-1719
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St. Patty's
Run Green 8K
Photos
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Ben Vasquez 28:41
Claudin Mangum 32:20
Orange Man, Staci Barfield & Bruce Bokish
Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh
Race Team
Wake & District Pipes and Drums
They're Off and Running
The After Party
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St. Patty’s Run Green 8K Exceeded Expectations
Nearly 900 Runners Attended the Inaugural Race
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 10, 2009) -- Bruce Bokish, director of MS Events, announced today that the March 8 St. Patty’s Run Green 8K drew in nearly 900 runners, exceeding expectations. Profits from the inaugural race, held in downtown Raleigh, were donated to the National MS Society of Eastern North Carolina.
“The community support for this race was outstanding,” said Bokish. “The inaugural St. Patty’s Run Green 8K surpassed all expectations, and for that we are extremely thankful.”
The first place male and overall winner of the competitive, U.S.A. Track and Field sanctioned 8K race was Ben Vasquez, 21, of Raleigh, with a time of 28:41. The first place female competitive winner was Claudin Mangum, 27, of Raleigh, with a time of 32:20. For complete race results, visit http://tinyurl.com/RunGreen8KResults.
“We can’t thank the runners, volunteers and supporters enough for helping us make this eco-friendly race a success,” said Pete Pagano, owner of Tir na nOg Irish Pub and CFO of Green Planet Catering.
The race aimed to minimize landfill waste through the use of electronic race packets and compostable food and drink containers. The first 500 registered runners received a handheld Amphipod water bottle to reduce cup use at water stops. The race also promoted earth-friendly education with an exposition area near the finish line.
Sponsors for the event included: Tir na nOg Irish Pub, Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh, Brooks Sports, Articulon, Bay Six USA, Green Planet Catering, SportKilt, Amphipod, Chiropractic Café, Drymax Socks, CityGate Real Estate, The Fresh Market, Skin Care for Athletes, 99.9 The Fan – ESPN Radio, 100.7 The River, and 96 Rock.
About MS Events:
MS Events is a Triangle nonprofit, dedicated to coordinating bike and foot races that raise funds and awareness for local causes. The organization began as a group of volunteers and continues today as such with nonprofit certification. Currently MS Events raises funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina. This year’s events include: St. Patty’s Run Green 8K, Cup ‘N Cone Tour and the Ridgewood Turkey Trot.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society:
The National MS Society helps individuals address the challenges of living with MS through their 50-state network of local chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Visit www.nationalmssociety.org.
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