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Race Honors Boy Who Died From Asthma-Related Complications
The Smile Run, which also raises funds for the Canton-based Ralph Bunche Center, will be held in memory of Christian Egner.
CANTON, GA -- In October, organizers will host a race to honor a child who passed away from asthma-related complications.
The first-ever Smile Run 5K, Fun Run and Tot Trot will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 at First Baptist Canton.
The fun run starts at 5:30 p.m., and will be followed by the 5K race at 6 p.m. and the Tot Trot at 7 p.m. Early registration, which must be submitted by Sept. 19 to guarantee a T-shirt, is $25 for the Fun Run, $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Tot Trot.
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Th prices rises to $30 for the Fun Run, $35 for the 5K and $18 for the Tot Trot after Sept. 19. For the phantom runners who just want to add to their T-shirt collection and support the cause, the price is $35.
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The race, organized by the Christian Egner Foundation, honors Christian Egner, who died in the fall of 2015 due to complications from asthma. Christian attended the Canton-based Ralph Bunche Center, and proceeds from the race will benefit the school.
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The preschool houses Georgia Head Start, pre-kindergarten and preschool special education classes for the Cherokee County School District.
"Christian was blessed with well trained teachers, qualified speech therapists and caring nurses," according to the event website. "Christian would come home after preschool and teach us how to sing, dance and most importantly smile as he mirrored his time at preschool with our family. Our hope is that through this event we will have an opportunity to bless other children, and bring years of smiles to their faces."
The foundation was formed by Christian's parents, Keith and Trisha Egner, as an avenue to give back to the Cherokee County community.
Its main goal is to raise money to help the causes that had a positive impact on their child's life.
For more information about the race and about the Christian Egner Foundation, visit the organization's website. You can also register for the race by clicking here.
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Image via the Christian Egner Foundation
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