London's Run Half Marathon • 10k • 2 Mile Fun Walk/Run

London's Run benefits the Phoenix Children's Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. It is held in honor of London Solomon, a courageous six year old who lost the fight against Leukemia in 2005. The next event will be held January 31, 2009

Why Our Event Is Special 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?

Beneficiaries of the 2008 Londons Run/Ride

Meet Troy Wendt Two year old Troy Wendt is little trooper who is currently undergoing treatment for Leukemia (ALL).  Diagnosis of Leukemia is a life changing event, not only for the patient but for their family as well.  London's Run is honored to support Troy and his family.  All proceeds from the Breakfast and BBQ will go directly to the Wendt family. To read their blog, see more pictures of Troy, and to make a donation directly, visit www.wendtfamilybenefit.org Our prayers are for you...hang in there little buddy! Meet Tucker McElhaney Tucker McElhaney age 18 was diagnosed with Anaplastic Lg Cell Lymphoma Aug 28, 07, stage II.  While the prognosis for recovery is 70-80% this Lymphoma is very rare and one of the fastest growing.  Tucker's treatment at Banner Desert Medical Center includes six months of intense chemotherapy and all that goes with that.  Tucker is a brave young man who is holding fast to his faith in God to give him strength to see him through.  You can follow his progress at www.caringbridge.org/visit/tuckermcelhaney  His family, Tucker's mom Sandee and his five siblings are so grateful for your kind support.  Donations can be made directly to Tucker through Bank of America  account # 457004459789. Tuck and Sis Madi Hattie

Schedule of Events

• 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 (see items available below)
• 7:30 - 9:30 am. – Pancake breakfast (for purchase)
• 9:30 - 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)

United Blood Drive Services Blood Drive
 
700 blood donors are needed DAILY in Arizona to supply the hospitals United Blood Services serves… including Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
 
Please schedule a blood donation appointment at London’s Run blood drive by visiting www.BloodHero.com and use the sponsor code qcstakes or call Nicole Anderson @ 480-235-5410. The UBS Bus will be at Schnepf Farms 22601 E. Cloud from 8:00am-12:00pm. Donor Eligibility Questions?  Call 480.675.5497

All blood donors recieve a free U.B.S. t-shirt. Also all February Donors will be automatically entered in a DAILY drawing to win a pair of Suns tickets!

DON'T FORGET: YOU MUST BRING A PHOTO ID (DRIVER'S LICENSE) TO DONATE.!

	Come on out to London’s Run and try mechanical bull riding! Wild West Performers will be providing a top of the line mechanical bull. All you have to do is pay $5, sign a waiver, and you can cowboy up atop the buckin bull! The cowboy in you won’t soon forget your moments of rodeo rowdiness. All fees go directly to Troy and Tucker.  Come try the bull riding, Just Do It!.

Support London's Run every time you eat! Look for our vendor booth at this year's event and pick up your Quiznos/London's Run key-fob or card, and everytime you make a purchase at Quiznos at Power Rd./Germann, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to London's Run. Race Day Fundraiser at Quiznos on Power and Germann! February 2nd, 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM, we will be holding a fundraiser. So, stop in with your friends and family and Quiznos will donate 15% of all sales to London's Run. Show your support and meet us there.