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Houston Area Parkinson Society, an Official Charity of the 2012 Chevron Houston Marathon!
"It's More Than A Race"
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Pounding the Pavement for Parkinson's
01-15-12
HAPS has kicked off the 2012 marathon season! For 16 consecutive years HAPS has been chosen as an official Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason charity. It may feel like the January 15, 2012 race is far away, but like living with Parkinson's disease, training for a marathon requires patience, planning and determination to go the distance. Whether training for a marathon or living with Parkinson's, no one can do it without the ongoing support of others. Without the support of so many people, last year's marathon wouldn't have been the huge success it was. Last year our $60,000 goal was met and exceeded as we raised over $76,000; our best year yet! This year our goal is $65,000, HAPS is certain we can surpass last year's success becuase the services are needed more than ever.
Whether you run, walk or cheer from the sidelines we hope you'll support HAPS in the 2012 Chevron Houston Marathon and help us reach our goal of $65,000.
Here's what you need to know:
- The El Paso Corporation 5K registration will open Thursday, September 15th. The 5K race registration will be on a first come-first, first-serve basis so be sure to mark your calendars and don't forget to register.
- Registration for the Chevron Houston Marathon is closed, but there is still an opportunity to run the race! There are 2 ways to get an entry into the race and benefit HAPS at the same time!
- The Fundraising for Registration Program allows you to earn an entry into the race of your choice by raising money for HAPS. For more details contact us by email or call 713-313-1621.
- The HERO Program allows you to make a tax deductible donation of $350 to HAPS plus the registration fee to secure your entry now. Click here to register for the HEROES charity registration and choose HAPS as your charity of choice.
- For those of you who would like to be a HAPS fundraiser, you don't even have to run a race, you can be a Virtual Fundraiser and support HAPS from the sidelines or from the comfort of your bed. It is simple, click here to sign up as a fundraiser and create your personalized fundraising page then send the link to your friends, family, co-workers and social media sites and you're off!
We hope we can count on your participation to raise Parkinson's awareness and money to support the programs and services offered by HAPS. We look forward to welcoming back all those who have participated in previous years and to working with all of our new walkers, runners, fundraisers and volunteers who have chosen HAPS as their charity of choice.
To make a general donation or if you would like additional information about the Chevron Houston Marathon or other HAPS special events, please contact:
Elizabeth Suman
2011 Marathon Coordinator
Coordinator of Marketing and Development
Houston Area Parkinson Society 2700 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77098
713-313-1621 (direct) 713-521-3964 (fax)
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