Save Your Breath 5K

We are proceeding with a live event again for 2024. We have retained a virtual run for those who would rather run their race their way or cannot travel to Augusta to participate in the live chip timed event by Brian Berkemeyer.  Brian told me that he plans to have music at the start/finish line this year.

The award ceremony has been moved back to the YMCA and will be held once all participants have returned to the gym. All winners must be present to receive their award. All participants will receive a finishers medal. 

Event tee shirts will be ordered on September 15th.  Any registrations after that date will not receive and event tee shirt.

This event is a fundraiser to help support Free ME from Lung Cancer's mission ~ research, help uninsured high risk patients get access to early detection via low dose CT scans, help single family low income homeowners get access to radon air abatement systems and patient support. It is also the only fundraiser we will have this year that supports our programs ~ research, early lung cancer screening, radon air abatement systems and patient support and care. Please consider making an extra donation when you register or set up a fundraising page so that your family, friends and coworkers can support your run. 

The silent auction is returning with lots of great items to bid on.  Come early and start your holiday shopping. 

We have added a childrens fun run.  The cost at registration is for a tee shirt.  If you choose not to have a tee shirt we can  provide you with a discount coupon. 

We have a number of discounts we are able to provide this year which are listed below. If you qualify, please reach out to Deb at lung.support@gmail.com to receive the coupon code. Coupon codes cannot be combined.

1. Those raising $100.00 or more will be eligible for a free registration. You MUST set up a registration page and raise the money before registering for the event. Once you have raised $100 please reach out to Deb to receive your coupon to register for our event. The top three fundraisers will receive a certificate for an hour massage at Starting Line in Portland. 
2. Members of the Central Maine Striders and Subattus Running Club will receive a $10 discount towards their registration. If you are not a member of a club that is not mentioned and would like to participate we will provide a coupon for the same discount for your running club. 
3. We also have a $10 coupon for those who choose not to receive an event tee shirt before the tee shirt deadline.This is the only event we will be holding this year that supports our foundation's programs. On-line donations are processed at 4%. This supports RunSignUp web portal.

We are all looking forward to seeing you all down at the finish line on October 20th. Any questions please contact Deb Violette at 207-215-9035.