Fundraising race held in memory of TGen neurogenomics researcher
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Nov. 14, 2008 -- The first Alana's Champs 5K, a
run and walk to benefit brain cancer research at the Translational
Genomics Research Institute (TGen), is set for Dec. 6 at Wesley
Bolin Memorial Plaza.
The event is named for Alana Lysholm-Bernacchi, a TGen
neurogenomics researcher who studied hearing loss, Down syndrome
and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou
Gehrig's Disease. She died as the result of a brain tumor on Dec.
3, 2007.
Alana's Champs 5K is coordinated by the TGen Foundation, Arizona Road Racers and by Brett Bernacchi, a TGen volunteer and the husband of Alana.
If you go
Where: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, just east of the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix.
When: Dec. 6. Event-day registration starts at 7 a.m.; the 5-kilometer run starts at 8 a.m.; the 5K walk at 8:10 a.m.; and the 1-mile run/walk at 8:45 a.m., followed by a kids dash and raffle.
Participation Fees:
-- Ages 13 and up: $20 if pre-registered by Nov. 16; $25 from Nov.
16-Dec. 5; and $30 on Dec. 6.
-- Ages 5-12: $5 if pre-registered by Nov. 16; $10 from Nov.
15-Dec. 6.
-- Children ages 4 and younger are free.
Details: Please visit the TGen Foundation at www.helptgen.org or call Erin Massey, assistant director of development, at 602-343-8470.
About TGen
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to conducting groundbreaking
research with life changing results. Research at TGen is focused on
helping patients with diseases such as cancer, neurological
disorders and diabetes. TGen is on the cutting edge of
translational research where investigators are able to unravel the
genetic components of common and complex diseases. Working with
collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen
believes it can make a substantial contribution to the efficiency
and effectiveness of the translational process.
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