CdLS Awareness 5K Run/Walk - February 7, 2009

About the race
Name: CdLS Awareness 5K
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Decatur, Ga.
Medlock Park

Race to benefit the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation and research facilities.
Find out more about CdLS below.

Contact
Ed Williams - 404-327-7738.
Jen or Jim Pomfret - 770-472-9610

Schedule
- Saturday, February 7
9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Race Day Registration
10 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk.

Registration
(Clicking on link will open a new window to display a printer friendly application.)
Application

Entry Fees
Pre-registration (by January 31) - $18
After Jan 31 & Race day registration - $25

Awards and Extras
Overall male and female; overall masters male and female; top male and female in each age group as follows:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over

• Delicious refreshments will be available


• Great playground for kids to play


• Guaranteed long-sleeve t-shorts for all pre-registered runners; while supplies last for on-site registrants

Directions
From the south: 675N - Merge onto 285E toward Augusta Greenville ~ Exit 39A toward Decatur/Atlanta ~ follow 78W (turns into 29S), pass light at Orion Road ~ First road on right past light turn onto Harrington Dr. ~ Turn left onto Wood Trail Ln ~ Pass Medlock Elementary School on right ~ Turn left onto Desmond Dr. ~ Turn right onto Scott Circle ~ Park ahead on right

Coming from Emory ~ on North Decatur Rd. ~ turn left onto Willivee Drive (if you hit Scott Blvd. you have gone too far) ~ follow signs to Medlock Park

From 85: If you are coming south on 85 get off at the Clairmont Road Exit ~ take a left off the exit ~ follow Clairmont Road until you get to N. Decatur Road ~ turn left on N. Decatur ~ take a left on Willivee Drive ~ follow signs to Medlock Park.

If you are coming north on 85 get off at the Clairmont Road Exit ~ take a right off the exit follow Clairmont Road until you get to N. Decatur Road ~ turn left on N. Decatur ~ take a left on Willivee Drive ~ follow signs to Medlock Park.

Information about CdLS

• Cornelia de Lange Syndrome occurs between 1:10,000 to 1:30,000 live births


• Common characteristic include low birth weight, developmental delays, delayed growth, heart defects, feeding difficulties, hearing loss, and limb differences


• The cause is currently being researched and the gene has recently been located. There is much more research ahead to be done.


• The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation is a family support organization which exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of CdLS, promote research into the causes and manifestations of the syndrome, and help people with a diagnosis of CdLS and others with similar characteristics, make informed decisions throughout their lifetime.