Board Member Angela Guajardo runs for her daughter Karina after receiving sponsorship from family and friends... We can assign a runner for your child or loved one!
Each year we have families inquiring how can we do more for our children? How can we make a difference and help raise awareness and funds for MPS and related diseases research? How can we participate in a Walk/Run event if we are not able to host one ourselves and cannot attend another?
The Society wants to provide an opportunity for each family and their loved one affected by MPS or related disease to participate in a nearby Walk/Run event even if they cannot be there in person. We understand how gratifying it is to help raise funds for research and that each dollar truly adds up!
Sponsor A Child For A Cure allows families to participate in a selected Walk/Run event this fall. On behalf of your affected child, young adult or loved one who has passed on, a Walk/Run participant will be assigned to run on behalf of your family. The family, in turn, can raise sponsorship for their loved one before the race begins.
A photograph of your loved one needs to be emailed or mailed directly to the Society office. The Society office will provide families with sponsorship forms. The photographs will be printed and attached to the assigned Walk/Run participant who will run on your family’s behalf. At the end of the race, a photo will be taken of the participant and mailed directly to your family along with a Courage Award Medallion.
How to Get Donations!
- Mail or email a flyer to family and friends and ask for sponsorship
- Share with colleagues at work
- Build a Donor Page for your loved one with the Society and have online donations all while sharing your story
- Share on social media like Facebook or Twitter
- Include the Sponsor Form and take to social gatherings, share your story
Participating Events this year include:
Henry’s Walk n Roll – McPherson, Kansas
13th Annual Run for Erin – Woodstock, Georgia
Biomarin Run for Your Life 5K – Novato, California
MPS Run For Their Lives – Fort Worth, Texas
This is our 4th Annual SACFAC Program!! Last year we raised almost $25,000 from families across the country.
We encourage your family to participate! Register, get sponsors and make a donation! This will be a truly inspiring program & an opportunity for your family to help make in a difference and fight for a cure!
Contact Angela Guajardo at angela@mpssociety.org or 956-287-2887.
Lets Get Racing Together!
