The second annual Bob Bard 5K will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013. 100%
of the proceeds will benefit the National Brain Tumor Society to
prevent brain tumors, and find a cure for brain cancer. The race start
and finish area is located in the upper pavilion area of Memorial Park
at 299 Park Avenue, Quarryville, PA 17566. Registration is from 7:30 to
8:45 AM, and the race begins at 9:00 AM. This event will be held rain
or shine.
Early bird prices and guaranteed event t-shirts ends on Monday, May 27,
2013. Registrations will increase to $15 for kids and $30 for adults
beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
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Location: Memorial Park (Upper Pavillon) Quarryvile, PA
Event Timeline
7:30-8:45 AM Registration and Packet Pick-up
9:00 AM 5K Race Begins
and Kids Fun Run to follow 5K
Awards Ceremony to Follow Race
Early packet pick up will take place on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 PM at 119 W. State St. Quarryville, PA 17566.
National
Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and
ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who
will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all
levels.
We have a rigorous and thoughtful agenda, integrating research and public
policy to bridge critical gaps. Starting with discovery science, to clinical
trial design and the development of new therapies, there are many opportunities
to make improvements and speed the momentum of new findings.
It’s time to build on progress and transform tomorrow, today.
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