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Description
On October 30, 2008, an incredible force entered this world: a boy by the name of Luca Iacono. As a resident of Middletown, NJ, he attended Harmony Elementary School, where he was a bright, loving, witty child with a passion for family, friends, and sports. A multi-sport athlete, he excelled at football, and he dreamed of becoming a running back for his favorite team, the NY Giants. When Luca was in third grade, he was diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that begins in the soft tissue structures of the body. Even during his cancer treatments, he exuded strength and grace, and would continue to find joy and passion in time with his loved ones and on any sports field.
The world heartbreakingly lost this energetic, passionate boy in November of 2019. To honor his memory, please come join us for the second Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, which will be held on September 24, 2024 at Middletown North High School to celebrate the life of this remarkable boy with an athletic endeavor that he would have loved and excelled at. All of the proceeds from this race will be given to a local non-profit organization, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer , whose purpose is to assist with fulfilling pediatric cancer treatment research grants while also providing financial emotional and financial aid to children and families who are undergoing cancer treatment. Infinite Love was a tremendous support to the Iacono family, and we are honored to be able to fundraise for their incredible organization. With less than 4% of the federal budget for cancer research being dedicated to childhood cancer, it is important that we chose an organization that is providing the medical community with the funds to help these children live to see their dreams fulfilled.
From Luca’s obituary: “He was wise beyond his years and taught those around him not to waste a single moment, to always smile, be happy, and that life was a gift not to be wasted.” Come join us on 9/22/2024 to celebrate his remarkable spirit and raise much-needed funds for Infinite Love!
Race Contact Info
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5K Run/Walk
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Pricing:
- Early Bird until 6/21/2024: $30.00 Race Fee+Sign up Fee
- 6/22-9/15: $35.00 +Sign Up Fee
- 9/15-9/22: $40.00+Sign Up Fee
Registration: Registration ends September 22, 2024 at 9:05 am EDT
Awards will be given to:
Overall First Place Male and Female
Awards will also be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place for the following age groups:
0-9 | 10-19 I 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
*For the safety of all runners and walkers, no furry friends please. Participants will be guaranteed a cotton-blend t-shirt if registration is received by 8/29/2024.
Kids Fun Run Dash
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
Start time is approximate and will begin after the 5K is completed.
Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends September 22, 2024 at 10:00 am EDT
All participants MUST register. This is a non-competitive kids FUN Run for ages 3-11. Distances will vary based on age group. All registrants will receive a cotton-blend t-shirt if registered by 8/29/2024, and the first 100 registered participants will receive a medal.
At checkout, there will be an additional option to purchase an add-on Kid's Fun Package sponsored by Pocket Full of Therapy- supplies are limited!
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