Run, Walk and Raise Awareness of Importance of Early Detection and Treatment of Brain Aneurysms
Hanover, MA (PRWEB) September 10, 2014 -- Because far too many lives are suddenly cut short due to ruptured brain aneurysms, including the late Linda McClam Curtis, organizers led by Kimberly Davis, are proud to announce the latest brain aneurysm awareness event—the 2nd Annual Linda McClam Curtis 5K Run/Walk—is scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 13th in Washington, DC.
Hosted by the LMC Corporation, the 2nd Annual Linda McClam Curtis 5K Run/Walk will pay tribute to those who have survived this devastating affliction, as well as shine the spotlight on the importance of working with the world renowned Brain Aneurysm Foundation to increase awareness and knowledge of the signs and symptoms of brain aneurysms in order to improve the odds of overcoming and surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm.
Registration for the 2nd Annual Linda McClam Curtis 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 am, and the race kicks off right at 9:00am. The registration fee for adults is $25 while kids are only $10. Taking place in Fort Dupont Park (3600 F Street, SE in Washington, DC 2001), this event is expected to attract many participants and volunteers. All are welcome.
For more information please contact the event’s organizer, Kimberly Davis at lindaswalk(dot)ba(at)gmail(dot)com.
To register to participate or donate to the event, please visit the Linda McClam Curtis 5K Run/Walk website.
Now celebrating 20 years of service, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation was established in 1994 in Boston, Massachusetts with a mission to promote early detection of brain aneurysms by providing knowledge and raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors; work with the medical communities to provide support networks for patients and families; as well as to further research that will improve patient outcomes and save lives. For more information about the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, visit http://www.bafound.org.
Kristin Barrett, Brain Aneurysm Foundation, +1 781-826-5556 Ext: 203, [email protected]
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