Brittiana's Legacy To Race On At The 4th Annual Brittiana 'Smile For Life' 5K Run/Walk

Join Chris Tucker and Keke Palmer in the race against childhood cancer, at the 4th annual Brittiana "Smile For Life" 5k run/walk. The track course run/walk will include family fun, food, prizes, entertainment and celebrity appearance.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2009 -- The race against childhood cancer at the 4th Annual Brittiana "Smile For Life" 5k Run/Walk, May 30, 2009 at Pacific Palisades High School, will bring the loving legacy that 13-year-old Brittiana Henderson left with the many people who knew her and her story. Host, actor/comedian Chris Tucker, adored Brittiana's courage and her love for others - he often refers to her as his "little sister". Co-host Keke Palmer star of "True Jackson, VP" is excited about participating in this year's event and is ecstatic to be racing against childhood cancer.

At the age of 10, Brittiana was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma a rare form of bone cancer. Courageously, Brittiana fought this disease and was like any other cancer patient, subdued to the confinements of the hospital. She painfully underwent chemotherapy and partial knee replacement surgery, in which never stopped her love from shining through the hospital walls. Remaining optimistic about her own struggle, Brittiana would visit other children in the hospital offering hugs, smiles, love and reading stories (her favorite).

With the help and support of Brittiana's parents Jamie and Shirell Henderson, they organized a 501(C) (3) non - profit organization called BrittiCares International (BCI) with that same infectious love to help others. Brittiana was able to attend the 1st annual Brittiana "Smile For Life" 5k run/walk in 2006, as her battle with cancer came to an end January 31, 2007. Her legacy lives on two years later as celebrities, communities, family, friends and organizations, gear up for the race to help children stricken with cancer, leukemia, sickle cell anemia and other serious blood diseases.

The "Smile For Life" 5k run/walk proceeds go toward BrittiCares uplifting programs that focus on improving the quality of life for children battling for a chance at life. Events start at 9 a.m - 2 p.m.; Before the race begins, an opening ceremony will take place, including a song, dance, and dedication lap with all patients, survivors and Angelinos that have succumb to cancer. For those participating in the competition race, chip timers will be provided. Following the race will be family fun, games, raffles, performances, shopping and much more.

Other celebrity guest appearances will be, former NBA player and NASCAR racer, Derek Strong of Strong Racing, along with his speedy race car. NFL's Chester Pitts of the Houston Texans, NBA's Bryon Russell of the Utah Jazz and Miss Black California, Jolandra Davis. Teen celebrities lending their support include: Chelsea Tavares, Tyler Williams of "Everybody Hates Chris", Kofi Siriboe of "The Longshots", Kwame Boateng of "Not Easily Broken", Kwesi Boakye of "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" & "Men of a Certain Age", ATL's Small Change, Mishon of Interscope Records & "Lincoln Heights", Scooter Smith, Yakira, BooBoo Stewart and many more.

Event sponsors include: Pepsi Cola, El Polo Loco, Square H. Brands, Radisson Hotel, A La Carte Catering Inc., LAX Marriott Hotel and Target.

Log on to www.britticares.org or http://www.britticares.org/BS4L%20Home.htm for early registration and more information. For sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities please call (323) 292-8527.

About BrittiCares International
BrittiCares International is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization, dedicated to helping children survive cancer one smile at a time. BCI continues to raise funds and awareness towards the prevalence of childhood diseases while improving the children's quality of life.

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