CLEVELAND, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Littlest Heroes 1st Annual “Race for Children’s Sake” in honor, memory and support of Northeast Ohio children with cancer will begin and end at Jacob’s Field on Saturday, August 19, 2006 followed by a “Family First Celebration” consisting of a Ballpark Buffet Picnic, inflatables on Home Run Porch, Kids Playland, Build-a-Slider Kiosk, face painters, and much more! The event will feature a certified 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Fun Walk, Honorary and Memorial ceremonies, and a post-race awards and sponsor presentation.
The Littlest Heroes is working in conjunction with Jeffrey Newbauer, a 22- year-old Mayfield Heights man living with cancer, for the design of the opening race ceremonies and event. Jeffrey will serve as the race spokesperson representing the Northeast Ohio children and families that proceeds will benefit. Please refer to www.jeffsballparktour.com for information on Jeffrey, his ongoing battle with metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma (a rare, aggressive form of childhood cancer), his personal fundraising efforts conducted in our area, and his passion for baseball that greatly complements the event location. He is scheduled to throw out the first pitch at The Littlest Heroes Jacobs Field Night Out, August 25, 2006 when the Indians face the Detroit Tigers.
“We are honored to have Jeff play such an important role in our event with his strength, positive attitude, and courage depicting every child we serve. We’re very proud to unite local children and families who are or have experienced the many challenges of childhood cancer with our community. The event promises to be a true celebration of life, as well as a time for us to remember those children we have lost to childhood cancer and remain with us forever in spirit,” stated Blazine Monaco, The Littlest Heroes Executive Director.
Individuals and teams can pre-register and request team packets by visiting www.thelittlestheroes.org.
For more information or to sponsor the event, call 440-729-5200.
The Littlest Heroes mission is to promote spiritual, emotional, social and physical healing of children living with cancer and their families by developing and providing a total system of support that complements traditional health care. All services are provided free of charge and delivered to children at locations of choice. The Littlest Heroes has been recognized with numerous community awards including: 2003 COSE Business Plan Challenge Winner, 2003 Cleveland Browns Community Quarterback, a 2006 COSE Cleveland Top 10 Under 10 Company, and to the Brown/Flynn Circle of 10. The Littlest Heroes works direct with staff from Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland and Hospice of the Western Reserve Pediatric Division to meet the support needs of local children with cancer and families.
The Littlest Heroes
CONTACT: Blazine Monaco of The Littlest Heroes, +1-440-729-5200
