The first London’s Run was a benefit event for London’s family in 2006 made possible by the caring support of the Queen Creek residents. London Solomon was a courageous six year old girl who fought a brave and cheerful fight against an aggressive type of leukemia (AML). Her grace still inspires all of us to take advantage of each new day without fear of doing hard things and cherishing our relationships with each other. To read London’s story go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/londonsolomon. London’s Run is a great day for accomplished and beginning runners alike to compete on a flat course, paved and unpaved, through the peaceful farming community of Queen Creek. The proceeds will go to children’s charities. Are you up to the challenge?

Lorin Merkley — Lorin Merkley, 18 was diagnosed with an unidentified form of Sarcoma in August. His treatment at Phoenix Children's Hospital was intense and aggressive. The cancer was not friendly to Lorin, but he kept a hopeful heart throughout his sufferings. The cancer continued to grow inspite of treatment and took Lorin's life in November. London's Run wishes the Merkley family a strong recollection of his beautiful life and God's grace as they mourn his passing. We are happy to support the Merkley family. visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/lorinmerkley For updates on all of our London's Run Friends, click on the "Friends" tab above.

• Friday Jan. 30, 2009
• 5:00 pm-8:00 pm — Packet pickup will be held at Sports Chalet
  

• Saturday Jan. 31, 2009
• 7:00 am — On site registration and packet pick-up.
• 8:00 am — 1/2 Marathon begins.
• 8:10 am — 10k Begins.
• 8:20 am — 2 mile fun run begins.
• 7:00 - 11:00 am — Silent Auction
• 7:30 - 10:30 am — Pancake breakfast (for purchase)
• 10:30 - 11:30 am — BBQ lunch (for purchase)
• 8:30 - 10:30 am — Kids Corner Activities (parents must supervise)
  • Rock Wall
  • Bouncy
  • Face Painting
  • Crafts
  • Toddler races
  • Mechanical Bull Riding (for purchase, parents must sign liability waiver for minors)
• 9:30 am — Awards Ceremonies.
  • 9:30 am — 2 mile run, top tree finishers only
  • 9:45 am — 10k
  • 10:00 am — 1/2 marathon to finishers, additional awards given as runners finish
  
• 8:00 - 12:00 pm — Blood Drive (see qualifications below)

London's Ride
"If you've got a horse or a mule, come trot the happy trail with us at London's RIDE after your run! We will hit the trail down the Queen Creek wash following a riderless horse, decked out in purple sparkle tack in honor of London. For information, schedule of events and registration visit www.londonsride.org.

700 blood donors are needed DAILY in Arizona to supply the hospitals United Blood Services serves… including Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This year London's Run and Ride will have TWO UBS buses to accommodate extended donation hours and walk ins! We are confident that London's Run supporters will generously donate and help save a life! Appointments available from 7:30am - 2:00pm. Half marathon runners are discouraged from donating, but we'll take anyone else! Appointments are preferred and will cut down on your wait time, so please make an appointment at: http://www.bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=registration&hlc=londonsrun