The 2nd annual Erek's Run will take place this June 11, 2011 at The Legends in Kansas City, KS. All profits will go to the National Meningitis Foundation. This run is an wonderful way to bring about awareness for meningitis. The event was started by Julissa Flanders, Erek's mom.
She writes, "Erek was a phenomenal boy — full of life, smart, beautiful & at the time my only child. He was fine on a Thursday, the very next day he began to have flu like symptoms in the afternoon. By the time Saturday morning rolled around and he was taken to the hospital it was too late, the disease had moved through his body & it was too late. 12 hours…that was all it took for this awful disease to take Erek away from me at the early age of 7. I share part of my story so that you join us in spreading awareness and help raise money to find a cure!"
This year KCMetroMoms.com is proud to help sponsor this fantastic event. Join us this June to participate in the 2nd Annual Running Against Time 5K Run/Walk Race at the Legends in Kansas City, KS. This run/walk will benefit The Meningitis Foundation of America, and will be held in Memory of Erek Alexander.
This is family-oriented event and children are welcome to participate in the run/walk. To register or obtain more information, please visit their website.
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