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The No. 14 car came in battered and sporting duct tape. After 24 hours of racing, the Foundation’s Porsche GT3 car finished 15th in class on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, after 611 laps around Daytona. It was all part of a program called Racing4Research to raise awareness about NF.
In addition to the NF Endurance Team, the Children’s Tumor Foundation offers an array of programs such as Racing4Research, that also help fund research and generate awareness about NF. Racing4Research raises money through fundraising by NF Heroes, individual donations, and corporate sponsorship. The 2010 R4R program has already raised more than $300,000 for NF research, bypassing their goal for the year.
This is the fourth year the Foundation has partnered with a racing team to sponsor a car in the Rolex 24. The uncertainty and challenges of NF can parallel the obstacles a race car encounters during during a 24 hour race. Racing4Research director Jill Beck is personally affected with NF; her husband Bob suffers from Schwannomatosis.
One of the most memorable moments for Stephanie Yolish, who works with the Racing4Research program, was just prior to the start of the race. “Glen Gatlin, a first time driver for us this year, who did not know what NF was before this weekend, gathered everyone around the car before it was about to be pushed onto the race track,” said Yolish. “He asked everyone – NF families, crew, drivers, supporters, anyone with a blue Foundation hat on, to gather around the car and connect with each other. It is truly amazing to see a group of people – the drivers and the crew – who have no touch to NF, know nothing of NF before this program, get misty eyed and give their money, their resources, and all their efforts for our NF Heroes.”
A special thank you to all of the R4R drivers Daniel Graeff, Glen Gatlin, Seth Thomas, and Ron Yarab as well as crew chief Frank Resciniti. For more on the weekend in Daytona, check out Garrett Gleeson’s article on NBCSports.com.
CHEER
NF Endurance will be at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with 144 runners. The 2010 NFE Disney team, led by team captain Tracy Draper, has currently raised more than $104,000 to fund NF research. Check out their efforts here. If you are in the Orlando area, and you are interested in coming out and supporting our runners on Friday a.m. (5K), Saturday a.m. (1/2 Marathon) or Sunday a.m. (Full Marathon), please e-mail Tracy at (Enable Javascript to see the email address). It’s going to be a chilly but magical weekend! There is also a team booth at the expo. Look for the neon backdrop.
TAKE 5
Check out five important advances made in 2009 against NF. Dr. Kim Hunter-Schaedle writes for the Foundation blog. In this entry she explains how the money you raised in 2009 advanced research and shed new light on cancer, brain tumors, learning disabilities, and bone abnormalities.
SPRING
…for NYC! The first ever spring running of the NYC Half Marathon will take place on March 21, 2010. Check out the time qualifications for guaranteed entry spots.
FEAST
Tara Parker Pope of the NY Times offers suggestions on improving your diet in the “11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating.” We recommend trying #4 in your hot chocolate to help warm up after a run. Drinking hot beverages after a run in chilly temperatures helps your core body temperature return to normal. In addition, try changing into dry changing clothes as soon as you are done running.
iTRAIN If you can’t get to the gym or out on a trail, try downloading a workout video from iTrain.com for just $1. Workouts can be downloaded to any mp3 player and include a variety of programs including stretching and yoga.
PORTLAND HALF MARATHON
We’re letting you in on a secret — the Portland Half Marathon has an early sign up option for the 10.10.10 race. And, the best part? Save $25 if you register now. There are only 3,000 entries and they will go FAST. Don’t forget to sign up on our website too.
BOSTON SLOTS AVAILABLE
We have two slots available for the 114th Boston Marathon. Slots come with a $5,000 fundraising commitment to NF research. The race will be Monday, April 19, 2010. If you are interested, please sign up at nfendurance.org and choose “2010 Endurance Event Not Listed.” Slots are on a first come, first serve basis.
NF EXTREME
If you are interested in participating in the Race Across America (RAAM) 2011 or climbing Mount Rainier in either 2010 or 2011, please e-mail Emily at (Enable Javascript to see the email address).
RUN FOR HOPE
Anne Shigley has put together a collage with her picture and RUNFOR HOPE slogan to share why she is running to her friends and family.
