2nd Annual Darleen's Flamingo 5K | Eastern NC Now

For Immediate Release

    (Washington, N.C.) - Runners, and walkers, athletes and families, take your mark for the pinkest, long-legged race of the year! The Darleen's Flamingo 5K will hold its 2nd annual "Make Your Own Party" road race on Saturday, November 5, 2011 to bring the community together in the fight against cancer.

    The run/walk will begin and end at Hubs Rec Road "T" intersection by the waterfront in Belhaven. Pre-registration is $15 for children 10 years or younger and $20 for adults. Registration on race day is $25. Registration includes a t-shirt for all participants that are registered by October 31st. Extra shirts will be on sale on race day. Morning registration begins at 7:00am and ends at 8:45am.

    The money, a combination of registration fees, sponsorships and personal donations, will be kept local and benefit the Shepard Cancer Foundation. "Every dollar makes a difference," says John Tate III, Shepard Cancer Foundation president. "We really appreciate the trust our patients and families put in the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center and the community support makes a tremendous difference in our programs offered to ANY current patient, survivor or caregiver no matter where they are receiving care."

    Darleen's Flamingo 5K is organized in memory of Darleen Smith, who lost her life in 2010 after a hard battle against Breast Cancer. She lived by her favorite slogan, Make Your Own Party. "We are looking forward to bringing the community together for cancer and local survivorship programs and assistance as families and competitive runners enjoy running and walking on Darleen's beloved waterfront community," says Nick Klapp a lead organizer and son-in-law to Darleen.

    Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall, the top 3 male and female for each age group and also to the oldest male and female finisher. For more information, to register or to become a sponsor please call Nikki Klapp at 252-945-6542 or email 5k@winkcpu.com. You can also register online at www.runtheeast.com.

    The mission of the Shepard Cancer Foundation is to financially support and promote the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center in its efforts to improve the mind, body and spirit of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.

    This event is made possible by the generous contributions of many local sponsors. Phelps & White Construction -- WiNK Computer Service - David H. Elliott, II DDS - riCounty Telecom - O'Neals Drug Store - Coastal Home Care - Acre Station Meat Farm - Rose Acre Egg Farm - A&W Sales - Riverside Campground - McCalls Construction - The Trip Lady, Lynn Mason - Benson Farms, -- Dale Boys Service Center - Smith Septic Systems - Circle Grove Seeds - Misa B. Raynor, P.A. - PotashCorp Aurora - Guy Shavender Trucking Inc. - Tayloe Drug, Hospital Pharmacy - Terry Leggett Logging Co., Inc.

    For further information please contact:
    Amanda Sanders, Marketing and Public Relations
    University Health Systems, Beaufort Hospital
    Phone: (252) 975-8850
    asanders@brhealthsystem.org