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It’s the Four Mile Walk/Run and Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course on Saturday, September 21, 2013. You’ll want to sign up right away for this amazing race through scenic, historic neighborhoods of Richmond’s North Side. The Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run presented by American Family Fitness is on a flat course, so it’s fun for every age and level of runner.

And even more fun for kids! There’s a Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course that offers a fun, challenging test of strength and superhero power for the kids…perfect for ages 5-10.

Race Activities and Fun

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Enjoying time together as a family and joining in with friends is just part of the fun. You’ll also enjoy:

• Music
• Post-race breakfast
• Activities for kids
• Great fun for all ages
• Tiles and Plates hand-painted by patients of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU as prizes for the winners

Registration

• Registration for the Four Mile Walk/Run is $25 before September 6, 2013 0 or $35 after that date. The first 1200 registrants will receive a race t-shirt and goody bag.
• The Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course is $10 on or before September 6 or $15 after. Registration for the Superkids Adventure Obstacle Course includes a superhero cape, participation ribbon and goody bag.

You can register here for both races.

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Online registration ends Thursday, September 19 at noon. Late registration can be done during packet pick-up (Friday 3-7pm) or race morning from 7-8:00am.

If you have questions about registering between Thursday noon and Friday 3pm of the event, please email here. Please note that race t-shirts are limited to the first 1200 registrants.

All proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation, which is dedicated to funding and advocating for pediatric initiatives that improve the status of health care and the quality of life for children in our region. The Foundation provides support for the programs and initiatives of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and the children it serves each year, as well as other pediatric health care programs in the community.

Save the Date!

Save the date for his family fun event while helping raise funds for our local Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. What better way to spend a Saturday!

While none of us want to even think about the loss of a loved one, many people live each day wondering if it is their loved ones’ last as they wait for an organ donor.

Stories of those who have donated organs to save lives demonstrates the incredible courage and selflessness of thousands of people – but donors are needed every day. A story on Richmondmom.com about Paul Harris, who’s life was cut way too short, is an example of how organ donation touches many lives – with a ripple effect that spans generations. Organ donation is an incredible gift to individuals and to the world – allowing people to live longer and make a difference in the community and the world.

This year’s 2013 Richmondmom.com Real Cute Kids contest is proud to recognize UNOS as the recipient of a financial donation for each child entered into our contest. It’s one way that we can help further the critical need for organ donation. We encourage you to enter our Real Cute Kids contest to help us increase the financial donation available to UNOS. The Real Cute Kids contest is sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Romp n’ Roll, and Real Life Studios.

About UNOS

United Network for Organ Sharing is a national nonprofit based in downtown Richmond which runs the nation’s transplant system matching lifesaving organs from deceased donors to those on the national waiting list.  This matching process happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  78 lifesaving transplants take place each day in this country thanks to the matching work being done by UNOS.

One organ donor can save 8 lives. There are six (6) lifesaving organs:

1. heart
2. lung
3. liver
4. kidneys
5. pancreas
6. intestine

In addition to organ donation, UNOS also has many needs for eye and tissue donation.

Currently more than 115,000 men, women and children are awaiting organ transplants to save their lives. Thousands more are in need of tissue and cornea transplants to restore their mobility and sight.

Visit the website for information about the National Donor Memorial in downtown Richmond which honors organ, eye and tissue donors across the country. And take that critical step to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor by clicking here to provide hope.

Register for the Real Cute Kids contest and we’ll make a financial donation to UNOS to thank you! Thanks to our contest sponsors for making this possible.

Happy Birthday Trace!

In honor of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s 3rd birthday, we’re celebrating the many children whose lives have been impacted by our doctors, nurses and staff. Over the past three years, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) has treated children like Trace, the young infant born with a life threatening congenital heart defect, ensuring he, along with other children, can celebrate many healthy and happy birthdays to come. In fact, thanks to the expert care and treatment from a team of CHoR specialists, Trace’s life threatening heart defect is now fixed and he was able to celebrate his first birthday with a Wiggles themed bash.

“CHoR helped Trace celebrate a healthier, happier birthday by saving his life. No ifs, ands or buts about it,” said Trace’s dad, E.C. “Fifty or sixty years ago he wouldn’t have lived to see his thirtieth birthday. CHoR gave him over 50 more birthdays.”

At CHoR, treating children is what we do; it’s our mission, our specialty and our passion. We help children thrive so they can get back to the important aspects of being a kid, like playing and enjoying birthday parties. Help us celebrate all of Richmond’s children by posting a birthday photo of your child on our birthday Facebook tab. In the caption, tell us how CHoR has helped your child celebrate healthier, happier birthdays for a chance to win a free children’s birthday party (up to $250 value). While you’re there, design a special cupcake in honor of your child and join us in wishing many more birthdays to all of Richmond’s children.

Happy Birthday CHoR!

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The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is April 25, 2013 right here at Richmond International Raceway.

When it comes to supporting local projects that make a difference in the Richmond community, McGeorgeToyota typically doesn’t spin its wheels.

The local dealership is hoping to drive a large turnout for this year’s sixth annual Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, which will benefit the Denny Hamlin Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The race, which is only 70 laps and typically features a dozen NASCAR drivers and celebrities battling on Hamlin’s hometown track with some of the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers, is set to take the green flag on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

The event at Richmond International Raceway has a family-friendly focus, as kids 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Tickets, which also include the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race, are only $15 for loyal McGeorge Toyota customers. Tickets can be purchased in advance at McGeorge Toyota Scion or at the parts counter at the McGeorge Certified Sales Center.

“It’s terrific to be involved in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at RIR, which benefits the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, and is a lot of fun for every single member of the family, regardless of age,” said McGeorge Toyota’s General Manager, Bob Farlow. “These days there are not that many sports events that offer excitement for both adults and children, giving them memories they’ll have for a lifetime.”

Plenty of Prizes

For this year’s event, 11 lucky fans and their guests will watch the race from the comfort of the McGeorge Family Fun Night Suite, where they’ll get to meet and take photos with Denny Hamlin and other NASCAR drivers.

Winners will also receive free food and non-alcoholic beverages during the race, be visited by Flying Squirrels’ mascot Nutzy and Kings Dominion’s Snoopy and friends, and have a chance to win other prizes throughout the race. One of the lucky winners will also be selected to wave the green flag for the start of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, serving as the events Honorary Starter.

Every fan that purchases a ticket for the Thursday night festivities at Richmond International Raceway is automatically entered to win the McGeorge Family Fun Night Suite package.  Customers can also register to win the package by filling out a form atMcGeorge Toyota, 9319 W. Broad Street, or at RIR.  For more information on the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, McGeorgeToyota Family Fun Night Suite or how to get your tickets to the charity race at Richmond International Raceway, visit McGeorgeToyota.com.

Thanks McGeorge Toyota!

In addition to being a major sponsor of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, Farlow and Rod McGeorge, president ofMcGeorge Toyota, will make a special donation of $30,000 to the Denny Hamlin Foundation on behalf of McGeorge Toyota. The donation will go to support the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU via the Denny Hamlin Foundation, which is committed to raising awareness and funds for the specific needs of children with cystic fibrosis.

In 2012, the Denny Hamlin Foundation committed to a 3-year grant totaling $150,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The foundation partners with organizations that focus on cystic fibrosis research, treatment advances, and overall quality of life care.

Once you’re at the track, be sure to stop by the McGeorge Toyota display in the fan zone before the start of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown!

Thanks to everyone for making this event a success so that we can continue to support the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. A special thanks to McGeorge’s for their generosity in supporting the Children’s Hospital too!

McGeorge Toyota rocks!