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Race for Grace

The Health and Physical Education teachers of the West Freehold Elementary and Barkalow Middle Schools are hosting a Fun Run which will take place on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at the West Freehold School. "The Race for Grace" will be an event that will be open to participants of all ages to benefit Grace West, a current 5th grade student at the West Freehold School. The West family has been faced with the heart-breaking news that their child has a serious, life-threatening condition. We are actively seeking organizations and businesses that can help serve as sponsors for this event directly assisting the West family.


Grace, known affectionately as "Cookie", was recently diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer and has been traveling to the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania where she has been receiving treatment and care. Understanding that families of children with life-threatening conditions have unplanned and unique needs, Grace’s Physical Education teachers have decided to organize a "Race for Grace". This is an event where the entire Freehold Township community can come together to show their support and love for Grace and the West family.


This dedicated group of Freehold Township teachers with the help of both school’s Parent Teacher Organizations needs your help. We have received commitments of support and sponsorship from the Freehold Township Education Association, numerous local businesses, and Freehold Township families but we need more assistance to help make this event a success. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the West family, providing the West family with the emotional and financial support needed for "Cookie to Crumble Cancer!"

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This event is a way for our community members to not only individually join Cookie in her fight but also a wonderful way for our local business community to rally behind a special little girl who is faced with the fight of her life. Please consider joining us as a race sponsor, a participant, or a volunteer. Corporate, small business, and individual sponsorship options are all welcome with all monies donated being used to help cover the various costs associated with the organization and running of this event. Suggested contributions are listed on the attached Sponsor Agreement Form, however all contributions, large or small, are welcome... if you cannot attend and would still like to donate, please visit... http://www.gofundme.com/Cookies-Crumblers


If you have questions about the race or available sponsorship opportunities, please email cjohnson2@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us. We look forward to you joining Cookie, the West family, and the Freehold Township Community, as together we join the fight to: "CRUMBLE CANCER!"

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Thank you for your time and consideration


Sincerely,


Barkalow Middle and West Freehold School’s

Physical Education Teachers and Parent Teacher Organizations


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