2014

6th Annual Cherish Life 10k

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• Jon Blakeslee decided to start the Cherish Life 10K for two reasons. First, he started the Cherish Life 10K to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society because in 2005 his wife Harriett was diagnosed with leukemia. She was in remission for two years, but in 2008 she relapsed and had to have a bone marrow transplant. The Blakeslee family has been supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through their programs Team in Training and Light the Night, but Jon wanted to continue to make donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Secondly, being in a runner in Martin County, Jon felt that there was a lack of 10K distance races in the area. Also, besides bringing a 10K to Martin County, Jon also wanted to bring a race to the Rocky Point area because there are so many runners in the Rocky Point neighborhood. The course of the Cherish Life 10K is a route that Jon uses for his training runs. In 2014, the Cherish Life 10K will be in its sixth year. What Jon hopes is that the race continues to grow and that each year they can increase the amount of money they donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In the past 5 years, the Cherish Life 10K has raised over $15,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Event details and schedule Race begins @ 7 a.m. Kid’s Race begins approximately @ 8 a.m (after all 10k runners finish) Registration also available Fleet Feet, Stuart, FL until 5 pm on 9/19/2014 and starting at 6am on race day (race day registration is $35) Packet pick-up for those who register before 9/14/14 will be at Fleet Feet, Stuart, FL starting Tuesday, 9/16/14 through Friday, 9/19/14 and then race day. Please note: bib/chip pick-up will be day of race for everyone.

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