POUND THE PAVEMENT FOR PETER WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pound the Pavement for Peter has become a highly anticipated family activity in the Atlanta area, bringing families together to raise awareness and funds to help families and children with disabilities and debilitating diseases. Based upon the s
uccess of this race in past years, we are overjoyed to announce that we are sharing the proceeds this year to fund 3 critical aspects to realizing the potential and hope for these families – Research, Medical Care and Inclusion in Education. We cannot think of a better way to honor Peter's memory and other children like him as these charities who will enhance the lives of children and families living with severe disabilities. The specific charities we will support this year are the Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders(www.thegfpd.org), the Adaptive Learning Center (www.adaptivelearningcenter.org), and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (www.choa.org). The GFPD was started by parents of children with PBDs with the mission to assist families in enhancing the lives of children and to support research for the disease that took Peter’s life. The Adaptive Learning Center is the only organization in Georgia that fully integrates children with special needs into typical preschools – with individualized support from special education teachers – they give children with disabilities the opportunity to be educated alongside their peers. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an amazing organization that is so critical to children in Atlanta and the Southeast region. Through their programs and excellent medical care, CHOA is vital to the lives of children with disabilities and diseases for their medical care as well as resources to enrich the lives of the children and families. These are exceptional charities whose missions are to help children like Peter Hopkins to realize their potential in life, as well as enhance and ease the journey for the child and the family. In October of 2010, Peter lost his four-year battle with a peroxisomal disorder. During his short time on earth, he touched the lives of every person he came in contact with and will be remembered by all for his beautiful smile and his joyful presence. Children and families struggling with the reality of disabilities and medical fragilities hold a special place in all of our hearts. We are honored to see his life continue to make a difference for families with children with this disease as well as other disabilities through this race. Last year, more than 500 people participated in this lively 5K family fun run around Capital City/Brookhaven. We were all overjoyed by the $75,000 that the event raised and by the support that the community has shown for this worthy cause. This year’s event is sure to attract a similar crowd and is guaranteed to be an inspiring fun filled morning. Peter was an inspiring little boy, and we appreciate your love and support for this cause. Thank you for helping to continue to honor Peter and his legacy through this race, and we hope to see you there!
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When:
March 28, 2015
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
8:30 a.m. Race Starts
Where:
Capital City Club, Brookhaven
53 W Brookhaven Dr, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(Park, Start and Finish Here)
Course:
5K / 3.1 mile loop around the Brookhaven neighborhood in Atlanta. Runners, walkers, and baby strollers are welcome! Refreshments and family activities will be provided at the finish line. (No pets please!)
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Sponsors:
We need your support! Corporate and Family Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please email [email protected] or visit www.poundthepavementforpeter.com . All proceeds benefit The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders, The Adaptive Learning Center and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Go to www.poundthepavementforpeter.com to find out more about this disorder and what is being done to help these children and their families.
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Vist www.poundthepavementforpeter.com for more details and to register! Contact us at:
[email protected]
