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5k for Kelli

Still Time To Register For Breast Wishes 5k for Kelli

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Many women we know and love have been affected by breast cancer, including Kelli James, a young mother and beloved sister, who died in the prime of her life. Her sisters, Elesha Snyder and Mandi Moore, decided to both honor their sister and help other women and families in the same situation. The founded the Breast Wishes Foundation to bring joy to those who are suffering with spa days, restaurant gift cards, yoga retreats, nutrition classes, family vacations and financial assistance for medical bills and holistic treatments that aren’t covered by insurance.
The 6th annual 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is Breast Wishes Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and is coming up this weekend, on August 18th, 2018 at the beautiful Wegerzyn Gardens Metro Park. Since Kelli loved fairies, runners are encourage to dress in their fairy best! No fairy gear? No problem! They will have tutus, wings and flower crowns at the merchandise tent.
This is run / walk 5k, so even if you’re not a runner, you can walk it and support this worthwhile local charity! Foro the competitors out there, awards to the top 3 male and female in each age group and the top 3 male and female overall. Please do consider supporting this fabulous organization!

How to Go?

What: 5k for Kelli Run/Walk

When: August 18, 2018 at 9am 

Where: Wegerzyn Gardens Metro Park at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue. The race will take place on path along the Stillwater River.
Cost: $25-online registration at speedy-feet.com until August 14th. Paper registration at George’s Family Restaurant 5216 North Dixie Drive until the evening of August 17th. On site registration tent opens at 7:30am on race day.
Also – they need volunteers! If you’re interested please contact our volunteer coordinator at [email protected]
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Join in the 5k for Kelli Run/Walk at Wegerzyn Gardens

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The 5th Annual 5k for Kelli walk/run takes place August 5th at Wegerzyn Gardens

The 5th annual 5k for Kelli run/walk is happening this Saturday, August 5th, 2017, which honors and supports women with breast cancer, and to remember those who lost the fight. This is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends at Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River.

This race is in memory of Kelli James who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2006, and is organized by her two loving sisters. Kelli loved fairies so participants are encouraged to wear tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! Handmade gear is available at the merchandise tent. They will also offer free fairy face painting from our friends at Princeton Management and free colored hair spraying from Great Clips.

Plan to enjoy a pre-race stretch and warm up from Day Yoga Studio and various massage therapists will be on hand offering free chair massage. The Shakery Juice Bar will be serving up delicious juices to enjoy before or after the race.
Bring a few extra dollars to buy some raffle tickets, with awesome prizes including cash, a 50” flat screen TV, mountain bikes, Kings Island tickets, Cincinnati Reds tickets, massages, spa treatments, yoga classes, restaurant gift cards and grocery shopping sprees. Organizers will present medals, pint glasses and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.
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When: Saturday August 5th– Onsite registration starts at 7:30 am. Race starts at 9 am.

Where: Wegerzyn Gardens 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton.
Cost: 5k Run/Walk-registration only $25! You can register online at speedy-feet.com or download our paper registration form.
Age Divisions: Male & Female 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
Awards: Overall top three male and overall top three female plus top three male and female in each category. No duplications. Medals, pint glasses, and gift cards to all winners.
Early Packet Pickup at George’s Family Restaurant 5216 North Dixie Drive in Dayton on Thursday and Friday August 3rd and 4th from 9a-7p
Proceeds to benefit: Breast Wishes Foundation
Questions or more information: [email protected] or breastwishesfoundation.org

Support Breast Cancer Charities through 5k For Kelli on Saturday Aug 20th

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Kelli’s family remembers her through this annual fundraiser!

The Breast Wishes Foundation presents the 4th annual 5k for Kelli to honor and support women with breast cancer and to remember all those we have lost. The 5k for Kelli is a fun and family friendly event that gives 100% of its proceeds to local charities: The Noble Circle Project, Good Samaritan Hospital’s Breast Health Center and our very own Breast Wishes Foundation which grants wishes that bring joy to women and their families affected by breast cancer.

This race is in memory of Kelli James who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2006, and is organized by her two loving sisters. Kelli loved fairies so they encourage everyone to wear tutus and wings…no fairy gear? No problem! We will have plenty to purchase at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to charity.
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Organizers will have free coffee, fruit, and cookies. There will also be free face painting and colored hair spraying. Day Yoga Studio is offering a free pre-race stretch and warm up. The Shakery Juice truck will be there selling delicious juice and healthy sandwiches.
Raffle tickets for $1 include prizes like a 50″ flat screen TV, Kings Island tickets, massages, $100 Kroger gift card, Restaurant gift cards for Luckys, Roost and even the Oakwood Club! Great prizes to the Top 3 male and female runners in each age group and the Top 3 male and female runners overall.  Age Divisions include: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
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When: Saturday August 20th– Onsite registration starts at 7:30 am. Race starts at 9 am.
Where: Wegerzyn Gardens 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton. The 5k loop begins and ends close to Wegerzyn Gardens Metro Park but takes place on the Stillwater River Bikeway and Recreation Trail.
Cost: $25, which includes commemorative t-shirt. Please note, shirts are unisex and run a little small so plan accordingly.
NOTE: Early Packet Pickup at George’s Family Restaurant 5216 North Dixie Drive in Dayton on Thursday and Friday August 18th and 19th from 9a-7p.