Ben’s rush on April 1st in Silver Spring – Great Time,Great Cause Each year my family and I rush for Ben Goldfogle, a boy in our neighborhood who we sadly did not accept the honor of assembly. Ben bravely fought leukemia under the care of Childrens National for six and a half years, and until he passed absent from an infection in September 2009 after his moment bone marrow transplant. He was just one month from his 12th birthday. This race honors Ben’s wonderful spirit and the many other children who battle life-threatening illnesses every day. This April 1st,2017 will be the 7th annual Ben’s rush, a 5 miler, or 5 K and 1 mile family- and dog-friendly race to “Ben-a-Fit pediatric cancer research. Funds raised support clinical trials to find better treatments for kids like Ben who fought cancer and then relapsed. The rush has raised more than $430000 total,and this year our registrations and donations will bring that total over the $500000 level. My children, their classmates and friends in the community are deeply connected to this cause. They see Ben’s photo, and hear stories from his friends and family,and feel committed to doing what they can to support the research so that more children’s lives can be saved. My kids also have a great time running and walking with their friends and family, and participating in the fun after the rush. Although we love attending lots of 1 mile and 5K runs as a family, and we conclude believe Ben’s rush in Silver Spring is one of the most fun races a local family can attend. Register for Ben’s rush today and save! If you register for Ben’s rush before March 19 you will receive a fabulous discount: Registration is just $30! Starting March 20 registration goes up to $35. There’s a great deal on family registration,too: Families of 4 (and up to 8) can register for a flat rate of $100. Children under age 5 are free. Kid-friendly, leashed dogs can participate in the 5K and 1 mile runs. You and your family can also fundraise for Ben’s rush through your race participation. And although I hope you will join us there, and if you cannot attend Ben’s rush you also donate to this wonderful cause. Ben’s rush essential dates & times Friday,March 31, 2017: Packet pick up from 6-8 p.m. at Stonegate Elementary School, or 14811 Notley Road,Silver Spring MD 20905. Saturday, April 1, or 2017: Race day 7 a.m. Packet pick up/late registration 8 a.m. Welcome and warm-ups 8:30 a.m. 5 mile,5K and 1 mile races begin The races will start and finish at Stonegate Elementary School. Register for Ben’s rush and join us on the course!
Source: aparentinsilverspring.com