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2018 Payton O'Brien Blood Drive and Run/Walk
2018 Payton O'Brien Blood Drive and Run/Walk's: Goal of 45 Blood Donors and Raise Over $14k for Cancer Research
Join us for the 2018 Payton Power Blood Drive and Run/Walk in memory of Payton O’Brien and help raise money for cancer research. Race starts at Knights of Columbus and will continue on the Prairie Path (east towards Berkley) with a fun, family friendly after party at H.B. Jones.
Run/Walk – Starts at Knights of Columbus (537 S. York (York and Valette, enter through back door). Total distance = ~2 miles!
• 8:30 a.m. - Prerace - Doors open for t-shirt pick up and raffle ticket purchase (e.g., Cubs tickets, Night Out in Elmhurst)
• 9:45 a.m. - Warm up with Carrie Brasser - Fitness instructor and personal instructor at FITT-RX and YMCA
• 10:00 a.m. - Run/Walk
• 11:00 a.m. - Postrace: After Party @ H.B. Jones with live band and bagpipes
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Pricing for Run/Walk - Order by March 30 to guarantee a t-shirt!
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• $40 (plus fee) – Includes ticket to the race + athletic dry fit t-shirt with Payton Power logo on the front
• H.B. Jones after party with live music and bagpipes
Donations also accepted at http://www.luriechildrens.org/PaytonPower
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Race Volunteers - Don't want to walk/run? Have something to donate? Volunteer for the race at http://signup.com/go/fNZBJYo
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Blood Donation - Please consider donating blood in honor of Payton on Saturday, April 14 at Knights of Columbus from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
To schedule your appointment please:
• Call LifeSource at 877.543.3768 or
• Register at https://donateblood.lifesource.org/ or use the mobile app and use code 253G. Walk-ins also welcome!
• Prepare for your donation: Eat well. Stay Hydrated. Bring ID. You may be able to donate! Many medications, travel, diabetes, tattoos and cancer survivors acceptable!
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All proceeds will be donated to Lurie Children’s Hospital in honor of Payton.
