Gift of Life Walk and Run

              Join Us in Celebrating

                   the Gift of Life!
          Saturday, August 11, 2012

               Blossom Music Center

Thousands will head to Blossom Music Center on Saturday, August 11, not for a concert, but to make strides to save lives at the Gift of Life Walk & Run.   The Gift of Life Walk & Run is an amazing morning event with something for everyone. 

For a preview and to see what the event is all about, attend one of three  Kick Off Events!

Presented with the support of University Hospitals Transplant Institute, the Gift of Life Walk & Run offers:

• A 5K and 10K Competitive Run (view course here)
• A 1.5K Walk
• An inspiring Legacy Garden presented with the support of the Cleveland Clinic
• A Kids Fun Area hosted by Akron Children’s Hospital
• Entertainment
• Team Pictures
• Refreshments
• Awards

Round up your family, friends and neighbors and bring them out for a memorable day.  To help get everyone ready and excited, Kick-off events will be held in May. Stop back for dates, locations and time.

This is a convenient way to check-in early, pick up everything you need for this year’s walk and run. No need to do anything else but show up on event day ready to go!

                               Schedule of Events

                         7:30 - 8:30 am        Registration

                          8:30 am                  Legacy Garden Opening Ceremony

                          9:00 am                  10K & 5K Run followed by 1.5K Walk step off    
   
                         7:30 - 11 am           Entertainment, Refreshments Kids Area Activities, Awards      
 

For the safety of the walk and run participants, please arrive prior to the start of the 10K and 5K runs.  The Blossom Music Center drive will be closed 8:30  - 10:30 am.

The Legacy Garden

The Legacy Garden is a special place within the Gift of Life Walk and Run honoring those individuals whose lives have been touched by organ, tissue, eye donation or transplantation. The Legacy Garden is filled with photograph-bearing signs celebrating the lives of those touched by the Gift of Life. In an opening ceremony inside the garden, hundreds of balloons are launched in memory of loved ones and to honor living donors and transplant recipients.

The Gift of Life Walk & Run is held rain or shine!

Sponsorships for Lifebanc’s 2012 Gift of Life Walk & Run are available and information can be obtained by contacting Lifebanc's Director of Development .