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6 Beachwood Buzz May 2016
Letter to the Community:
W
e are excited to hold our annual Race for the Place, to be
presented by University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, at
Beachwood Place, on Sunday, June 5. On this day, we join com-
munities throughout the United States and celebrate National Cancer
Survivors Day. This is our local opportunity to honor individuals who are
living with cancer, and the family and friends who support them.
There are so many people who are instrumental in making Race for
the Place a successful event, including our sponsors, individuals and
organizations that form teams, Beachwood Place and the City of Beach-
wood, but we would be remiss if we did not recognize the residents of
Beachwood. For the past fi fteen
years, they've been patient when
we blocked off their surrounding
neighborhood streets. We know it
can be frustrating to wake up and
prepare to leave one's home, only
to remember that they're blocked
in for a couple of hours. They've
taken it in stride and some have
even come out to cheer our run-
ners and provide extra water when
race day was a real scorcher.
Race for the Place has become
the largest suburban race in North-
east Ohio and, over the past fi fteen
years, we have raised more than 2
million (net) to help keep our programs and services free of charge.
Thank you, thank all of you for your support. We could not have done
Race for the Place without you!
If you're inclined this year to start a team or walk/run as an individual,
we encourage you to sign up at www.racefortheplace.com, or just contin-
ue to cheer us from the sidelines. Either way, we are grateful to you.
Warm regards,
The Gathering Place, A Caring Community for Those Touched by Cancer
Staff , Board of Directors, Volunteers & Participants
Race for the Place
Sunday, June 5 · Beachwood Place, Upper Level Parking Deck between Nordstrom and Dillard's
1-mile and 5K
Registration: 7:30 am
Celebration Village with Family Activities opens at 8 am
National Cancer Survivors Day Ceremony: 8:45 am · Race: 9 am · Awards Ceremony: 10:30 am
Registration: Visit www.racefortheplace.com or call 216.595.9546.
Editor's note: Kim Gray and I invite you to join TEAM ZELMAN & ASSOCIATES as we honor my sister and Kim's
co-worker, Darcy (Zelman) Alter, who lost her battle to cancer late last year. At last year's race, Darcy proudly
crossed the fi nish line. She told us this was a special event that was close to her heart, and she felt so much
love on this day. Let's show her our LOVE again this year! Please walk or run with us ­ or make a donation
in support of our fundraising eff orts. Our goal is to raise more than $20,000, and we know we can do it for
Darcy! All donations help us get closer to reaching our goal and all proceeds benefi t The Gathering Place. To
make a donation, visit racefortheplace.com and do a team search for Zelman & Associates. Thank you.
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