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Joe Conklin's Christmas in July 5K Benefiting Mary Kate's Legacy Foundation
Mary Kate’s Legacy Foundation announced today that is will be holding a fundraising Run/Walk called the “Joe Conklin’s Christmas in July Run/Walk” on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The run will begin at the Green Parrot Restaurant in Newtown, PA. Registration starts at 6:00pm with the walk ($10) beginning at 7:00pm and the 5K run ($20) beginning at 8:00pm.
All proceeds benefit the Mary Kate’s Legacy Foundation and their efforts to assist families of children with special needs.
For details visit http://www.marykateslegacy.com/
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About Mary Kate’s Legacy Foundation: Mary Kate Marlow was born March 31, 1994 to her proud parents, Tom and Eileen. She was a very happy, healthy baby; always with a sparkle in her bright blue eyes and a smile to light up her rosy cheeks. At about 9 months, her developmental progress slowed. At 2 1/2 years Mary Kate was diagnosed with INAD (Infantile Neuro-axonal Dystrophy), a rare progressive disease that would eventually deny her any voluntary movement and trap her mind and spirit in a beautiful shell.
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The family was blessed by the generosity of family and friends who raised money to assist them with a variety of medical expenses. They continued in that same spirit of generosity and love by forming “Mary Kate’s Legacy” a foundation for giving. They now help other families with special needs children free themselves of barriers and improve their quality of life.
