M.O.M.'s Run 5k for Cancer

7th Annual ! - Mother's Day, May 10, 2009 (Sunday)

100% of the proceeds raised for this event will benefit the Claudia_Adams_Barr_Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

About the
Mary O'Brien Memorial Run
M.O.M's 5k Run and Walk for Cancer is inspired by Mary (Pilotte) O'Brien, a longtime Somerville resident who lost her brief battle to cancer on November 19th, 2002. Mary was involved in many local organizations throughout her life, and dedicated much of her time to helping others.

Logistics

Who: Not just for Moms, but for everyone! Walkers welcome.
When: Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. (walkers 9:45 A.M. start)
Registration: 8:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. at the Dilboy V.F.W. Post.
Course start and finish @ George Dilboy VFW Post 371 Summer street, Davis Square Somerville.
Course runs up Summer st, left on Willow Ave then right onto Highland Ave.
Follow Highland ave to the the High School then right onto Vinal Ave down to Summer st.
then right onto Summer St. all the way back to Dilboy Post.
There will be one water stop at the half way point!
Entry fee: $20.00 pre-registered (received by May 1st); post-registration day of race $25.00.
Tank tops: Provided to first 200 registered.
Parking: Available behind Dilboy Post, also free meter and on street parking.
Prizes and raffle: Trophies and massage gift certificates awarded to male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall.
Door prizes and raffle, including sightseeing flight (for three) over Boston.
Medals: Male and female 1st and 2nd place finishers for the following age groups:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70+
Refreshments: Food and beverages will be provided after the race along with some other goodies and a cash bar.

How to register

Register_online_now!

Download a registration form and mail it with your non-refundable check payable to:
M.O.M.'s Run, P.O. BOX 560213 WEST MEDFORD, MA 02156
Contact Gordon at 781-777-2513
Race day registration at Dilboy V.F.W. Post 8:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.

How to sponsor online
You can contribute directly to the Claudia_Adams_Barr_Program at Gordon's_fundraising_page

Thanks to our supporters

George Dilboy VFW(five years and running!)
City of Somerville
Harpoon Brewery (seven years and running!)
RedBones, catering (seven years and running!)
Fleming Printing Co. (seven years and running!)
Nellie's_Wild_Flowers (seven years and running!)
KickAss Cupcakes
Massage Therapy Inc.
Lyndell's Bakery
Wiseman Insurance
Marios Salon
The Burren
DJ PBNJ and MCO Productions.com
Citizen's Bank
Johnny D's
Brattle Supply & Electric

Press
Read this article on the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runner Gordon Pilotte, which also talks about M.O.M.'s Run!