7 1/2 years ago Rachel Johnson’s son Henry was born. He was a BIG boy weighing 10 lbs 14 oz. To their surprise he was born with Apert Syndrome. This syndrome affects the development of the face and skull, his fingers and toes were also fused together.
Henry has had many surgeries since birth starting at 9 1/2 months old. They vary from ear tubes to complete skull reconstruction. Their surgeon is in Dallas Texas, so they travel from California to Texas for all of Henry’s critical care.
“We are not alone in this journey though. We have many friends and family that love and support us, as well as CCA (Children’s Craniofacial Association” says Rachel. “TJ and I are dedicated to giving back to an organization that is very near and dear to our hearts. So plan of joining us and if you are out of the area, we would still love a donation.”
March 7th 2010 Rachel Johnson is planning a fun run/walk to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Craniofacial Association. CCA is an amazing organization that supports both emotionally and financially challenged children diagnosed with facial disfigurements.
Come on out and enjoy entertainment, refreshments, awards and goody bags. All for an amazing cause. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Craniofacial Association (www.ccakids.com). Their pledge is to empower and give hope to facially disfigured individuals and their families.
3rd Annual Henry’s March
Sunday, March 7, 2010
on the campus of California State University, Stanislaus
Come on out and enjoy music, refreshments, vendor booths, awards and goody bags. All for an amazing cause. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Craniofacial Association (www.ccakids.com). Their pledge is to empower and give hope to individuals with facial differences and their families.
Henry Johnson is a 7 year old 1st grader who lives in Turlock. He has Apert Syndrome and must travel with his family to Dallas, Texas for his surgical care. CCA is a non-profit organization that helps families like Henry’s by providing emotional and financial help to kids with craniofacial needs.
GO FOR THE GOLD OR THE PIZZA… Come on out and enjoy music, refreshments, vendor booths, awards and goody bags. New this year: “The Great Waiter Chase”. Catch the Angelini’s Italian Restaurant waiter and WIN FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR! Also new to the event, Yahoo Gold Exchange will be on site paying CASH for your unwanted gold at the race!!
Pre-Race Spaghetti Dinner at Angelini’s. Print this flyer and present it at Angelini’s in Turlock on March 6th, 2010 and 40% of your spaghetti dinner purchase will benefit Henry’s March for CCA!! Now that’s amore’!
“The Great Waiter Chase” – Register to run in our 1 mile race! If you catch the Angelini’s Italian Restaurant waiter first…you win FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR!! The waiter will get a slight head start so you better start training now. Catch up to him first and he’ll award you a flag. Present the flag at the award ceremony and claim your prize! Only ONE runner can win. Any unsafe or poor sportsmanship behavior will not be tolerated and you will be disqualified…. so play fair and play safe! Good luck!
Check In:
In front of Warrior Arena, opens at 6:30 a.m.. Walk up registration for 5k closes at 7:30 a.m.
Course: Enjoy the lovely scenery of Stanislaus State on a 1 mile and 5k course on some grass, some dirt but mostly pavement through campus. The route is flat and fast!! Very spectator friendly. WALKERS WELCOME!!!
Divisions:
Separate Men/Boys and Women/Girls categories.
1 mile – Ages 5-12, 13-39, 40 and Up.
5K- Ages 13-39, 40 and Up.
100 Meter Dash- Kids ages 2-10 (all children in this event receive a ribbon)
Mascot Race open to all ages, only participants in FULL COSTUME can race, NO SCARY COSTUMES!
Awards: Medals will be given three deep in 1mile and 5k races in all divisions on the day of the race only.
T-Shirts: Will be given to the first 100 adult and the first 50 children who pre-register. Selecting a size does not guarantee a shirt. Please register EARLY to better your chances of receiving a Henry’s March t-shirt.
Pre-Registration October 2009-March 3, 2010:
ADULTS: 5k or 1 mile ages 13 and up (age on day of race) – $20.00
KIDS: 1 mile ages 5-12 (age on day of race) – $10.00
KIDS: 100 meter dash ages 2-10 (age day of race) – $10.00
All 5K and 1Mile fees will increase by $10 on MARCH 4th, 2009. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Event Timeline
7:00 am – Event Begins and Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. – 5K
9:00 a.m. – 1 Mile
9:45 a.m. – Kids Dash
10 a.m. – Mascot Race and Awards
To donate to CCA, please use this Donation Form (.pdf)
Interested in sponsoring the Event? Please download the Sponsorship Letter and Levels (.pdf)
For more information, contact Rachel Johnson at 209.664.0500, visit myspace.com/henrysmarch or email laurynhenry@sbcglobal.net