/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Harry's 8K & 5K Spring Run-Off to Conquer Prostate Cancer races into High Park April 4th/
37TH Annual Run will benefit research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and celebrate the 10th anniversary with Harry Rosen.
TORONTO, April 1, 2015 /CNW/ - Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, April 4th in Toronto's High Park – having raised nearly $3 million for The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
As the city's oldest, continuously-held road race, the 37th annual spring run-off is steeped in tradition and features a cavalcade of more than 4,400 runners, many 'suit'-ably attired, honoring Harry Rosen while aiming for the 'best-dressed' prize. It's a great day for families to cheer-on loved ones as well as see our youngest philanthropists in action at the Children's Run.
WHEN: |
Saturday, April 4th, 2015 |
8k at 10:00am |
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5k at 11:15am |
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Children's Run at 11:45am |
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WHERE: |
High Park, Toronto, entrance at Bloor Street and High Park Avenue |
WHO: |
Larry Rosen, CEO, Harry Rosen Inc. |
Councilor Sarah Doucette |
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MPP Cheri DiNovo |
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Paul Alofs, President & CEO, PMCF & Cindy Goelman, Associate VP, Special Events, PMCF |
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Race Director Alan Brookes and 5,000 runners and walkers |
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WHY: |
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their life time. The good news is more than 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected and treated in their earliest stages. Men over the age of 45 are urged to speak to their doctors about testing. |
For more information, to register, or set-up fundraising, please visit www.HarrysSpringRunoff.ca.
SOURCE Harry Rosen Inc.
Tim Gallant, PR Manager, O.416-935-9224, M: 416-909-2853, [email protected]; Josh Zeliger, PR Specialist, O.416-935-9242, M. 647-537-7244, [email protected]
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