GPCC – Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN) Oct 2, 2011
Starting Location:
Wildwood Park Addition – Rockhill Park
W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 US
Online Registration:
Brief Description:
Join Northeast indiana Urology for the first annual GPCC – Fort Wayne, a 5K Race to support ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer. The GPCC is part of a national initiative designed to raise funds for prostate cancer research and community awareness during the month of September, National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 27 cities in 2011.
Donate to This Race:
Date:
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Start Time:
8:30 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Race:
- $20 Through September 26
- $23 After September 23
Registration includes your timing chip, long sleeve T-Shirt and pancake breakfast following the race.
Bring the Whole Family:
This event is particularly well suited for the entire family. Almost everyone knows someone who has been impacted by prostate cancer-fathers, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, sons and friends.
Pancake Breakfast:
There will be a pancake breakfast provided by Bob Evans following the race for all participants and volunteers and is included in the registration fee.
Stroller Policy:
This is a great race for the entire family and we allow strollers on our course.
Pet Policy:
Dogs must be on a leash.
Join a Team Today:
Go the extra mile and create a team for the 2011 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge on Sunday, October 2nd. Challenge your friends, family or co-workers to run (or walk) in honor or in memory of a loved one. Teams run/walk together to raise funds for ZERO. Click here and follow the steps in getting your team set-up and running for the GPCC – Fort Wayne.
Fundraising:
Round up your friends, co-workers, community groups (clubs, church or association) or schools and start fundraising for the GPCC – Fort Wayne. Just click here to sign up to fundraise—it's an easy walk through the step process to begin fundraising online or tailor this sample letter to send out to co-workers, friends and/or family members to show them your commitment to ending prostate cancer.
Awards:
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Prostate Cancer Survivors. Prizes will be given to the Top Male and Female Finishers in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over
Packet Pickup & Early Registration:
Register in person or pick up your Bib and T-Shirt.
- Three Rivers Running Company
September 26 - October 1
4227 N Clinton
Fort Wayne, IN
(260) 496-8000
Race Day Registration:
Race Day Registration will be allowed but participants are encouraged to register on line by September 20th so that they can have their packets in advance.
Picking Up for Your Friends & Family:
TBD
Course Map:
The race is designed to allow runners to "spread out" in the first 3/4 mile to avoid congestion before entering the Rockhill Park pathway and through the Wildwood neighborhood.
Timing & Scoring:
This will be a timed race.
Hazardous Weather:
This race will take place rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to sever weather, there will be no refunds or alternate date.
Directions:
- From the North and South, take Ardmore Ave. to Taylor St. and turn East.
- From West, take Taylor St. East from W. Jefferson Blvd, or go to Ardmore Ave. and then to Taylor St.
- From the East, take W. Jefferson Blvd West to Ardmore Ave., then South to Taylor St. and turn East; or West on Taylor St.
- Freeman St. will be closed off prior to the race. It's best to use Ardmore Ave. and Taylor St. to get to Portage Middle School.
Volunteers:
If you or any member of your organization would like to volunteer at the race, please contact Barney Niezer, NEIU practice manager, at bernard.niezer@neiurology.com
About Northeast Indiana Urology:
Northeast Indiana Urology has 11 board certified physicians and 4 mid-level providers covering 12 locations throughout northeast Indiana and Ohio. The group offers high quality and leading edge urology care and therapies emerging from clinical research. NEIU excels in prostate cancer treatment utliziing the latest technology combined with caring and skilled staff. Its Prostate Cancer Center is unique to the area and designed specifically for men. For more information, go to NEIUrology.com.
About ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer:
ZERO challenges the complacency of American men to change their attitudes about early detection as the solution for prostate cancer through awareness, outreach, advocacy and research. The Washington, DC metro area leads the country in prostate cancer death rates.
More About Prostate Cancer:
Nationwide, a man dies from the disease every 18 minutes. But there is hope—education about prostate cancer risk and access to screenings can save countless lives. All proceeds will go to prostate research and free screenings in the Washington, DC area to those at risk.
About the ZEROHOUR Newsletter:
The ZEROHOUR newsletter is the resource for the latest news regarding prostate cancer prevention, treatment and research. This free newsletter reaches 30,000 men and their families every week in an effort to help them stay healthy and guide them along their treatment and life with prostate cancer.
Local Sponsors:
Contact:
Barney Niezer, NEIU practice manager, at bernard.niezer@neiurology.com
