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MPS
Day - February 25
"We
become whatever our children need us to become, because we love
them." Amy Holland, MPS mom ...to
learn more click here
For more information on donations, races, etc, contact Stacy
Murphy Peters at 770-928-0853 or email at smptrs@bellsouth.net
What
is MPS?
MPS and ML Disorders affect major organs including
the respiratory system, heart, bones and nervous system. Affecting
mostly children, it is caused by the body's inability to produce
certain enzymes. At the present time, there is no cure for this
debilitating disease. |
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Looking for pictures of the race? Be sure
to check out...
D&F
Photography
They will be taking pictures at the race for
viewing/ordering on their website. Be sure to visit their
table for more info!
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ThermoSpas’ Seasons of Giving program aims to help children in need
all year-round.
Check
out the article of Erin!
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Welcome!
10th
Annual 5K Run for Erin Race Scheduled October 3, 2009
Woodstock High School
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive
Woodstock, GA 30189
Erin, 20, is a student at Woodstock High School.
She was diagnosed with MPS III-B in 1996. The Peters family, along
with friends and volunteers have been organizing the 5K walk/run
since 2000, and have now raised nearly $150,000. The proceeds from
the RFE are used to finance research grants funded by the National
MPS Society. The National MPS Society has awarded $508,000 in new
grants for 2007. $50,000 was awarded to Dr. Doug Brooks to further
facilitate his work in MPS III with chaperone therapy. Dr. Synthia
Mellon was awarded the MPS III grant for $80,000
We
hope you will all be able to join us as we continue to raise funds
for research and awareness of MPS disorders.
For
more info on MPS and the race, listen to Stacy's recent interview
on Sunday Mornings on B98.5(the interview takes a few minutes to
load, so be patient! It is full of info)...click
here!
Be
sure to also look at our memories link....a
photo gallery for everyone! If you have any additional pictures,
email Stacy and I can get them on!
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2008 Stats
No.
of registrants: 331
Overall Winner: Mitch Novy 17:10
Masters
Male: Mark Dudle
Masters Female: Marcia Gibson
Total $ Raised: nearly $22,500
Other
Races held : NY,
IA, MI, MN, MI, TX, IA, WI, GA, VA, MO, PA, OH, CA
As
of This Year, Run for Erin has brought in nearly
$187,361!
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Cool Blogging Site
featuring education, health & more info on Run for Erin....click
here!
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Thinking
of making a Donation...click
here for easy online contributions!
The
National MPS
Society, Inc
www.mpssociety.org
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