Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

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RunRocknRoll.com Welcome to the one marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is a journey and running should be a celebration.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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SPECTATOR TIPS

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PARKING & SHUTTLES

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WRITERS: Ellie Basa, Erica Wood PHOTOGRAPHERS: Victah Sailor, Lester Cacho, Ryan Bethke GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Bryan Montgomery

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HEADLINER

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COURSE BANDS

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RACE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT

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RESPECT THE DISTANCE

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RACE DAY CHECKLIST

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LOCAL TRAILS

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OFFICIAL CHARITIES

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Schedule of Events

saVannah set list HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

RUNNING FESTIVAL

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Halls A-B THURSDAY, NOV. 6TH 1:00pm – 7:00pm

SATURDAY, NOV. 8 Marathon, ½ Marathon and 2 person ½ Marathon Relay Start time: 7:00am Bay Street & Bull Street Finish Line: Forsyth Park

FRIDAY, NOV 7TH 10:00am – 7:00pm

SUNDAY, NOV. 9 5K | 1 Mile | KiDS ROCK

11:00am – 12:15pm

Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.

Location: Daffin Park

a nickel Bag of Funk

5k Start Time: 1:00pm 1 Mile Start Time: 2:30pm KiDS ROCK: 3:15pm

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FINISH LINE FESTIVAL Cranford hollow

1st Set: 8:00am – 9:00am 2nd Set: 9:15am – 10:30am

awards Ceremony 10:45am – 11:00am

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1st Set: 12:45pm – 1:45pm 2nd Set: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

RACE RESULTS Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 p.m. EST. 4

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yoUR Rock ‘n’ Roll entoURaGe STAYING OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN

TRACK YOUR RUNNER

Make sure you sign up for FREE Runner Tracking, compliments of Travelers by visiting RunnerTracking.com! Get real-time updates of your family and friends sent to your mobile phone via text message. You and your friends and family will receive up to 10 messages on your progress throughout the race so they can cheer you on and track your results. Good luck and enjoy the race! To explore all the ways you can save, visit Travelers.com!

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START LINE

The start line is at Bay and Bull Street in Downtown Savannah FINISH LINE: The finish line is at Forsyth Park located in the historic district of Savannah and approximately 1 mile from the start line.

STAYING DOWNTOWN

If you are staying in the Downtown historic district of Savannah, we suggest you travel by foot to see your runner at multiple locations throughout the course. Say good luck to your runner at the start then make your way to Oglethorpe Street to cheer them on as they pass Mile

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PLAN YOUR FAMILY REUNION

-Confirm a post-race reunion plan BEFORE the race begins!

-Plan to meet up in the Family Reunion Area, where large alphabetical signs will be prominently displayed.

-Pick a letter and make sure that everyone in your party knows to meet you at that letter.

If you are staying outside of downtown Savannah, we suggest you plan your route prior to race morning to avoid road closures and to ensure a comfortable spectator experience. Please refer to our website for available options for spectators. We suggest you cheer from Oglethorpe Street as your runner passes Mile 7. Once they’ve passed, make your way to Forsyth Park to catch their finish under the majestic oaks.

SAVANNAH RESIDENTS

If you want to be a part of the action, find some ROCKIN’ live music in or around your neighborhood; check out the band lineup on the race website for a list of band site locations. Cheer on the runners as they take a foot tour through stately Savannah.

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Transportation

satURday Race day PaRkinG oPtions Free Parking – Limited FREE parking is available for runners only (first come, first serve) at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. All cars must be parked by 6:00am on Saturday morning. We encourage runners to carpool with their running buddies and take the tugboat from the Convention Center to the start line.

You can then take the ferry post event to return to your vehicle. While free, this must be reserved in advance.

PARKING: Downtown Parking- Runners may pre- Vehicles must be parked by 5:30 am on purchase a parking pass to one of the four race morning. Plan for traffic delays garages in the Historic Downtown area. – it will be very important to use the route outlined on the parking pass.

Limited passes will be pre-sold for $10 through Wednesday, November 5th or until sell out.

All parking passes must be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo on November 6th and 7th. Garage assignments and directions will be given at the time of pickup.

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SHUTTLES: Runners and spectators may prepurchase shuttle passes from Airport and Tybee Island hotels.

Post Event: Shuttle service is for runners and spectators, shuttles will be departing from the finish line continuously starting at 10:00am until 2:45pm, with service to the Airport Hotel and Tybee Island areas only.

All shuttle passes will be available for pick-up and purchase at the Health & Fitness Expo on November 6th and 7th. BIKE PARKING: Round trip service is $25.

Are you going green and planning to bike to the event? Bike parking Pre-Event: Shuttle service is for is available throughout downtown. runners and spectators, departure Check out the map for bike parking at: times from either location will take http://www.savannahga.gov/index. place at 5:00 am and 5:30am. aspx?NID=775

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Remix Challenge

saVannah ReMiX challenGe Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah is now more than a one-day road race!

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Remix Challenge features two days of running, highenergy music on course, post race entertainment and more.

Participants who complete the Full, Half or Relay on Saturday and a race on Sunday (5K or 1 Mile) will earn a special Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Remix Challenge medal in addition to their Saturday and Sunday finisher medals. That’s a total of 3 medals!

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Saturday, NOV. 8 Start time: 7:00am Start Line: Bay st. at Bull st.

Finish Line: Forsyth Park Sunday, NOV. 9 Daffin Park 5K | 1 Mile 5k Start Time: 1:00pm 1 Mile Start Time: 2:30pm 18

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Kids Rock Savannah

kids Rock saVannah The KiDS can ROCK too! The 3rd annual KiDS ROCK Savannah will be taking place on November 9, 2014. KIDS ROCK Savannah is a one-mile fun run for children in grades K-7. This noncompetitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line.

These little ROCKSTARS can become marathon or ½ marathon finishers by completing a 25.2 or 12.1-mile training program prior to November 9th or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful Finisher’s medal!

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ROCKIN’ RACE REWARDS: • Official Race Number • Finisher’s Medal • Cool T-shirt • Goodie Bag RACE SCHEDULE: Date: Sunday, November 9 Start Time: 3:15pm Location: Daffin Park Distance: One mile fun run (Kindergarten) Half mile fun run 1st - 7th Grade Registration available at expo and on race day.

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2-PeRson ½ MaRathon Relay The 2-person half marathon relay is back in 2014 by popular demand!

Enjoy all of the 1/2 Marathon fun, just a shorter run!

Runners of all capabilities can enjoy the 1/2 Marathon experience by grabbing a buddy and running. Relay participants will be treated to all of the 1/2 Marathon perks including: hefty finisher’s medal, Brook’s technical participant tee, swag bag and most importantly, a rockin’ memory.

The first relay member will run the first leg with the commemorative Rock ‘n’ Roll Relay drumstick in hand. The exchange will take place at the designated relay transition at Oglethorpe and Habersham, and from there the second relay member will run the drumstick through the remainder of the course and through to the finish line at Forsyth Park.

Grab a runnin’ buddy and rock with us!

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Destination Savannah

DISCOVER THE HISTORIC SITES: Experience centuries-old history in Savannah.

Travel back in time with a stroll through the Historic District and explore the 23 historic squares with massive oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Tour some of the Savannah’s 24

oldest mansions and museums and admire the European influenced architecture.

History awaits, create your own!

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SOUTHERN CUISINE: The food in Savannah is just as famous as the historic sites. From traditional coastal cuisine to authentic southern cooking to mouth watering international fare, there is something for everyone.

Experience the ambiance and

flavors of the South at one of Savannah’s world renowned restaurants.

Savor those southern flavors!

TYBEE ISLAND: Just 20 minutes from Savannah’s Historic District, Tybee Island is Savannah’s beach. The coast of Georgia is bustling with boating, fishing, kayaking and dolphin tours.

Feel that down south sand between your toes!

TAKE A TOUR: What experience are you seeking? There is probably a tour for that! From haunted ghost tours in America’s most haunted city, foodie tours to Civil War or architectural tours, explore a side of Savannah you may not otherwise find on your own.

AFTER DARK: Savannah feature live music. seems to transform when the sun goes down. Maybe it is the Let your wild side loose in feeling that some spirits of Sa- downtown Savannah! vannah’s history are still among us or perhaps it is the nightlife that come alive with concerts, theatre and live music. SavanDiscover the hidden gems of Sa- nah has a variety of piano bars, vannah on an unforgettable tour! wine bars and hot spots that NOVEMber 8-9, 2014

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Headliner

ROCK OUT AT THE FINISH LINE WITH PHILLIP PHILLIPS! One of the biggest singles of 2012, the quadrupleplatinum “Home” announced Phillip Phillips as a singer/guitarist of both rare authenticity and massive pop appeal.

Centering on the American Idol season 11 winner’s rich, raspy vocals and masterful guitar skills, “Home” served as the lead single from The World from the Side of the Moon (19 Entertainment/ Interscope Records)—a platinum-selling album that shot to #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart upon its November 2012 release. Phillips spent most of 2013 on the road – with Matchbox 20, his own college headline tour and most recently he

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brought his rootsy brand of rock-and-roll to arenas around the country as the opening act for singer/ songwriter superstar John Mayer’s Born and Raised tour.

Above all, performing live offers a sense of freedom that Phillips finds essential to making music.

“We just go out there and jam out and try to make it different and exciting, instead of playing the songs exactly how they sound on the album,” he says. “It’s all about real musicians playing real music that we’re passionate about and just having a good time, and hopefully we’re giving the crowd a good time too.”

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Course Bands

coURse Bands PT GENERATION

The PT Generation is a group of musically gifted high school teenagers who began performing locally over two years ago in the City of Savannah and other outlaying counties.

They perform FUN, high energy music and exude a great positive message that inspires all!

The repertoire of songs performed range from Pop/Contemporary tracks to Urban Gospel/ Modern Rock. PT Generation is a talented group of musicians and singers which is emerging as one of Savannah’s premier youth performing groups!

GIRLFRIENDS

Savannah’s singing group, Girlfriends, has been entertaining at private parties, conventions, festivals and nonprofit events for the past 10 years. The harmonious trio takes their audiences for a trip into the similar, more innocent times when big hair and saddle oxfords were the fashion and song lyrics focused on secret crushes and solider boys.

Their upbeat energy and audience interaction makes for a lovey and entertaining show.

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THE WAVE SLAVES

The Wave Slaves of Savannah, Georgia, are a unique lot of musicians hailing from different and diverse backgrounds. Shane Litts (guitar) and Joshua Lindsay (guitar), with years of experience in the band Anyone’s Ghost, lend this instrumental quartet a melodic, classic surf sound. Bassist, Greg Rettig, is a powerful backbone to the band, drawing experience from his previous metal, progressive rock, and indie rock experience. Last, but not least, surf/ punk drummer and professional belly dancer, Nicole Edge, completes the ensemble. The band, collectively, shares a love of surf music (duh) as well as a passion for beer, coffee, and girls in bikinis.

To see the full list of Bands Along the Course, please visit: runrocknroll.com/savannah/ entertainment

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HARVEST FEST

NOVEMBER 7 – 8, 2014 A celebration of all things Georgia! Admission is FREE and every component of this event is a Georgia brand. From the musicians providing the entertainment to the delicious food and the tasty brews! It’s a weekend all about the great state of Georgia! This year’s event will also feature a Georgia Craft Brew Tasting!

Check out the first “Hopped Up on Georgia Brews” tasting event on Saturday, November 8th from 1-5pm. Show your race bib for a special ticket offer.

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ART MARCH

NOVEMBER 7, 2014 6:00-9:00PM Explore Savannah and discover local art, music, food and culture, all easily accessible during the Art March! Plus, at the Indie Arts Market, you can get ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Art March Sign Station! Make a sign to cheer on the runners and enter the Art March Sign Competition. Learn more at: www. artmarchsavannah.com

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SAVANNAH LIVE!

NOVEMBER 9, 2014 A two-hour, high-energy variety show, featuring Pop, Rock, Broadway and Jazz, performed by award-winning singers and a rockin’ live band on stage! Savannah’s No. 1 downtown live entertainment in the historic 1818 Savannah Theatre. Call for admission prices.

Saturday Show Time: 8:00pm Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Show Your Bib throughout race weekend for special offers! See website for details.

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Respect the Distance

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ADVICE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.

For many of you, this will be your first marathon or half marathon. Whether this is your first or fiftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle!

Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.

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It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance you’ve chosen to walk or run.

There are many different training programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race distance several times during your training period. If not, slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.

If you have not calculated your fluid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure you don’t under or over-hydrate.

The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientific, limit fluid intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.

Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood] sodium level. This will not only affect your performance, it may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to quench your thirst, or follow your pre-planned schedule.

Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have, medications you are taking or allergies to medications is extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all of our athletes like Rock Stars.

If you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day.

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Race Day Checklist

The final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.

—By Matt Fitzgerald

48:00 | do a shoRT, FasT woRkouT

For example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.

47:00 | sTaRT CaRBo-loadInG

Be sure to consume high-carb foods and beverages at every meal.

31:00 | GeT a Good nIGhT’s sleep

Getting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.

22:00 | do a shoRT, easy woRkouT It relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.

21:00-10:00 | keep CaRBo-loadInG

Maintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.

20:00 | GeT youR GeaR ToGeTheR

Take some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race.

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18:00 | plan FoR RaCe MoRnInG

Make a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue.

3:00 | wake up eaRly

Set an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.

2:45 | eaT youR pRe-RaCe Meal

It is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.

2:15 | Make suRe youR GeaR Is Ready Go through your gear checklist one last time.

Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.

0:30 | waRM up ThoRouGhly

Start your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.

Running Spots WHERE TO RUN IN SAVANNAH

In the final days before your marathon or ½ marathon you will want to rest your legs, but an easy two to three mile tune up run can help relieve anxiety and keep your body loose. Venture out through beautiful Savannah along one of these suggested routes.

FORSYTH PARK

Located in the historic district, Forsyth Park is the perfect place to run. It is one mile around the beautiful park so run as many laps as you would like. Run underneath the shade of the majestic oaks and catch a glimpse of the iconic fountain.

RAILS TO TRAIL

Make your way across the river to Tybee Island for a scenic run. The Rails to Trail is a 6 mile trail lined with palm trees that runs along the water.

DAFFIN PARK

Enjoy a peaceful run through Daffin Park.

Located a few miles southeast of the historic district, Daffin Park is home to minor league baseball team, The Savannah Sand Gnats.

Enjoy a picturesque run around the 1.5 mile track that surrounds the park.

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Join the Race cReW! 18,000 + paRTICIpanTs = 1,200 volunTeeRs needed Team In Training: the people who run, walk, swim and cycle to save lives. Our certified coaches will train you while you raise funds for cancer research.

Join the Team.

Jaime and Jeff Freedman TNT Participants and Corporate Team Captains

More feet in the streets require more helping hands from the fans. If your friends or family are coming out to watch you run or walk, tell them to support you and join the Race Crew!

Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday through Sunday of race week; both individuals and groups of all sizes are needed.

For more info, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/savannah/volunteer or stop by Volunteer Check In at the Health & Fitness Expo during race weekend for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us ROCK Savannah! #RnRRaceCrew

www.teamintraining.org 800.482.TEAM

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Preferred Charity Partners

Running across the finish line is an amazing personal accomplishment. Give your race even more meaning, by joining a charity training program from one of our Preferred or Official training partners! Make an impact while training with new friends that will last a lifetime.

Team In Training – Get More. Give More. Register Today!

Completing an endurance sports event such as a marathon or half marathon is one of life’s great experiences. And when you train with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training, you make that experience an even greater accomplishment by not only changing your life but by helping cure cancer. Team In Training also gives you more of everything you need for success.

In return, you’ll raise funds to help people with blood cancers live better, longer lives.

Find out more about this exciting program and how you can really make a difference in the search for cancer cures. Visit teamintraining.org or call (800) 482-TEAM today.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Website: WorldVision.org/savannah Email: mforsber@worldvision.org Phone: 312 965 3266

Memorial Partner

Jake Zemen Memorial Fund 3 year old Jack Zeman lost his dad in the 2013 Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon but he did not lose his future. With your help we will send Jack to college.

We are a group of friends of Jake Zeman. On November 9, 2013, Jake collapsed at the finish line of the Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon from an undisclosed heart condition. To honor Jake and his wife, Erin, we have partnered with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series to promote a college fund for Jake’s two year old son, Jack. Through your generosity, Jack will know his father’s heart and that he was well loved. Jake was fond of ending his emails and texts with a simple word, one that captures Jake’s character and epitomizes our mission here. With your help and support of Jack, we can ensure that Jake runs on. “Trust.”

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Official Charities Banfield Charitable Trust Team BCT Banfield Charitable Trust helps struggling pet owners care for their pets so that pet families can stay together.

Website: banfieldcharitabletrust.org Email: russ.kukini@banfieldcharitabletrust.org Phone: 5039225041 Central North Carolina Coalition for Mens Discipleship – No man left behind Helping every church disciple every man, training, supporting and equiping leaders to reach more men for the kingdom.

Website: maninthemirror.org Email: keithhadding@gmail.com Phone: 910 814 1108

Dravet Syndrome Foundation DSF RACRE Dravet Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to raise research funds and increase awareness of Dravet syndrome and related epilepsies.

Website: dravetfoundation.org Email: maryanne.m@dravetfoundation.org Phone: 203 880 9456

Girls on the Run Coastal GA Solemates We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Website: girlsontherun-ga.org Email: b.aldrich@girlsontherun-ga.org Phone: 912-349-1528 GoDesign Inc – Run with Purpose Run with Purpose with the GoDesign Inc team as we raise funds to design and build in developing countries.

Website: godesigninc.org Email: stephanie@godesigninc.org Phone: 912.247.7825

Greenbriar Children’s Center Team Greenbriar Childcare/Residential/Family Counseling Services which lead to the healthy development of children and young adults and to the strengthening of families.

Website: greenbriarchildrenscenter.org Email: gtaylor@greenbriarchildrenscenter.org Phone: 912 234 3431

Lutheran Services of Georgia, Inc. LSG Heroes of Hope To serve and engage the community by bringing hope, healing and strength to people in need, especially families and children.

Website: lsga.org Email: lsg@lsga.org Phone: 404 875 0201

Melanoma Education Foundation – MEF Runner Support Save lives from melanoma by educating high school and middle school students about early self-detection.

Website: skincheck.org Email: mef-dfacchetti@charter.net Phone: 718 775 7297

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Working to eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors.

Website: curethekids.com Email: mbeaver@curethekids.org Phone: 800 253 6530, ext. 321 Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision – Loyal Order of the Dog and Cane Our team will promote the visually impaired citizens of Savannah. “We may have lost our sight but NEVER our Vision!

Website: savannahcblv.org Email: lmodell@savannahcblv.org Phone: 912 236 4473

Silent Heroes Foundation Team RunWild!

RunWild! supports our mission to improve animal health and wildlife conservation in Africa, and to stop rhino & elephant poaching.

Website: thesilentheroes.org Email: adams@thesilentheroes.org Phone: 7067613793

Spina Bifida Association – Team Spina Bifida SBA promotes the prevention of Spina Bifida and enhances the lives of all those affected.

Website: spinabifidaassociation.org Email: emerck@sbaa.org Phone: 202-618-4754 Survivor Glam Squad, Inc. – SGS Providing female cancer survivors with esteem building opportunities, such as professional makeovers, photo shoots, and motivation.

Website: survivorglamsquad.org Email: jennifer@survivorglamsquad.org Phone: 912 658 3971 The Myelin Project – Run for AMN Raise awareness and funds for rare terminal genetic illnesses.

Website: myelin.org Email: info@myelin.org Phone: 3107951275 Urban Hope, Inc. – Run for Hope Bring change to the inner city through its children through our after school and summer programs.

Website: urbanhopesavannah.org Email: cassie.beckwith@yahoo.com Phone: 912 398 9811 Wide Awake for Wesley The mission of Wesley Community Centers is to promote the economic, educational, and spiritual growth of women, children, and families.

Website: wesleyctrs-savh.org Email: donnamcmillan1601@hotmail.com Phone: 912 236 4226 NOVEMber 8-9, 2014

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