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7th Annual Jamie’s Run for Connecticut Children’s Takes Place on October 30!
The event is October 30 at 9 a.m. beginning at Standish Park in Old Wethersfield. Jamie's Run features 5K, Charity Walk & Kid Fun Run!
Contact: Kurt Knotts (860) 614-5045
Old Wethersfield, CT – Jamie’s Run for Connecticut Children’s expects over 700 runners and walkers to take part in the 7th annual event! The event is held on October 30 at 9 a.m. beginning at Standish Park in Old Wethersfield. Jamie’s Run features a 5K, 3K Charity Walk and Kids K Fun Run! The courses are flat and wind through the quaint village of Old Wethersfield, passing historic homes and landmarks. Athletes and families will enjoy a pre- and post-race celebration with refreshments, kid's activities, inflatables, music, games and more.
The race is held in honor of Jamie Knotts. Jamie died in January 2010 at the age of 5 ½ months from a rare type of liver tumor. The proceeds of the race benefit the Pediatric Clinical Trials and Family Assistance programs at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Jamie’s parents, Kurt and Kelly Knotts, continue to make a direct impact on families that are currently fighting these diseases. “Not only did we want to put on an event that honors Jamie, but also the doctors, nurses, and staff at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center who are living angels to the children and families who are currently struggling with cancer and blood disorders” states Kurt Knotts.
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Race participants are encouraged to donate or fundraise for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Your support aids the search for a cure while easing the financial and emotional burden of children and their families as they fight these diseases. Visit www.crowdrise.com/jamiesrun2016 for fundraising details.
JB Sports LLC, coordinator of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race and Branford Road Race, organizes the event with Kurt & Kelly Knotts. Participants can register at www.jamiesrun.org or call (860) 614-5045 for more information.
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The race is sponsored by Optum, US Environmental Rental, Fuss & O’Neill, Phoenix Environmental Laboratories, Inc., Gottier Fuel Co., SolarCity, Visual Perceptions, Advanced Printing Services Inc., Connecticut Valley Orthodontics, Sunshine Entertainment, True Blue Environmental, Key Hyundai, Back East Brewing, Salewa/Dynafit, Collection Bureau Hudson Valley, Manchester C.E.R.T., United Bank Foundation, Stop ‘N’ Shop, Between Rounds, Dunkin Donuts and Highland Park Market.
