Children's Memorial is celebrating the June opening of its new facility, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago with the Move for the Kids 5k Run/Walk presented by Navistar on May 12! The course will start at the current Lincoln Park facility and finish across the street from the new downtown location, in Lake Shore Park behind the Museum of Contemporary Art.

43rd Ward United encourages everyone to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event and help spread the word to their network of friends, family and colleagues. There are several ways you can get involved:

Be a Participant: Register now to run or walk the 3.1 miles with other Children's supporters. Please note that the course will include a variety of curbs, stairs, underpasses, etc. Strollers and wagons are permitted but will need to be carried at times during the course. See course map.

You can make this experience even more meaningful by fundraising for the kids. Cut and paste the link below to find a free online fundraising tools and tips to help make your efforts as successful as possible.

Be a Donor: Help make Chicago healthier for kids by making a donation to Move for the Kids. You can sponsor a participant or donate directly to the event.
Be a Volunteer

Volunteers will play an important role in making this special event a huge success. See the ways you can help.

Be a Corporate Sponsor: Sponsoring Move for the Kids will send a clear message that your company is committed to the health and well-being of children. Learn more about the benefits of corporate sponsorship.

If you have any questions about Move for the Kids, review our frequently asked questions, event information, please cut and paste this link:

http://www.heroesforlife.org/site/TR?sid=1472&fr_id=1330&pg=informational&utm_campaign=Move_for_the_Kids&utm_source=2012-01-10&utm_medium=Email