Article Contributed on: 5/12/2008 3:32:18 PM
Get ready for the most AMAZING RACE for Life! Many have seen the television show; now here's a chance to race in your own adventure! The 2nd Annual Mile High Amazing race to Benefit The Leukemia, Lymphoma's Society is a one-day event that will be on Saturday, May 17, 2007 in Downtown Denver.
The Mile High Amazing Race is similar to the television show; teams will be challenged to complete checkpoint challenges, detours and roadblocks along the way. Successful teams must carefully plot the most efficient route after they gather pertinent information. The first team to cross the finish line doesn't necessarily guarantee a win. Teams may choose to shave their heads with some local celebs or they may have to create a new flavor of ice cream in honor of their patient hero's, how about locating a certain Pedi cab to collect your next clue? Kayaking down the Platte River? Mental challenges? Strategy challenges? Who knows? We're not telling, and there's only one way to find out! Please help us spread the word for this unique Denver event.
Yes, participants can count on some physical challenges, but don't think for a second that a team of brawny guys will have the advantages! We'll make you think, unravel puzzles, strategize, and work as a team ...we're not going to give it all away, but we guarantee that you'll have a blast and that you WILL be challenged!
Combined prize packages are worth over $5,000. In addition to prizes during the event for teams including gift certificates to local restaurants, airlines tickets, comedy works and so much more. This year our end of race ceremony includes entertainment and food from Honey Baked Ham Company, Pepsi, Flying Dog Ale and Go Fast Sports drinks.
Participants can register online at www.active.com. $55 per person, $210 per team of 4, fees are tax deductible.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and Myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society continues their work by helping to make a difference in the lives of people like Brandon Hickey, 18month old was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia when he was 11 months old. When he first arrived at Children's Hospital his parents were told he may not make it through the night. He spent 32 days in the PICU on life support. He is now undergoing chemotherapy and is growing in inches with the cutest smile on his face. Each and every person affected by this disease has reason to hope because great advances are being made in blood cancer research through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For more information contact Chris Szarka at Reality Adventures (720) 341-3857 or Cathie Nicholson at The Leukemia Lymphoma Society (303) 984-2110.