More than 70 participants have raised over $28,000 for Roswell Park

MEDIA ADVISORY
May 21, 2009
Contact: Emily Smaldino at 716-984-9362
or Kerry Jones at 917-459-8660

WHAT: More than 70 staff , family members and other supporters from Pinehurst Elementary School in Lake View will run the Buffalo Marathon in honor of Janie Kashino, a late student of the school who lost her battle with cancer in 2008 at age six.

The group, under the name Team Fly High Janie, has raised more than $28,000 for Roswell Park Cancer Institute through the Team Cure Challenge program, surpassing their original goal of $26,200, or $1,000 for every mile of the marathon. Visit the team’s fundraising page to learn more.

WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, May 24
Runners and supporters of Pinehurst will be available for photos and interviews at the following locations:

5:45 am – 6:30 am: Pinehurst runners at start line
Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo

7 am – 10 am: Dozens of Pinehurst supporters staffing water station
Pearl and West Mohawk Sts.

10 am – 12 pm: Post-race party
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St.

Please call Emily Smaldino at 984-9362 or Kerry Jones at 917-459-8660 to coordinate interviews.  

Team Cure Challenge provides training and support to athletes who raise funds in support of cancer research and patient care at Roswell Park. Athletes take part in a number of events throughout the year locally and across the country.  Learn more about Team Cure Challenge events by visiting www.teamcurechallenge.com or calling 716-845-3179.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, founded in 1898, is the nation’s first cancer research, treatment and education center. The Institute was one of the first cancer centers in the country to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and remains the only facility with this designation in Upstate New York. RPCI is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers; maintains affiliate sites; and is a partner in national and international collaborative programs. For more information, visit RPCI’s website at www.roswellpark.org, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or e-mail askrpci@roswellpark.org.

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