Camp Care Annual 5K Run/Walk
In Memory of P.J. St.Martin and Zack Dobbin

PJ St.MartinZack
Imagine a week with no worries, full of fun activities like swimming, boating, crafts, music, dancing and most importantly, making new friends, like you, who have cancer. You can make a week like this a reality for children with cancer in your community by joining us on Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2010 at 9 AM at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road in Charlotte.

Did you know that this walk was originally started by a Camp Care camper? He was so inspired by his summer camp experience that he wanted to do something to make sure that all children with cancer would find the same joy, new friendships and fun that he found at camp. That camper was Paul Jon (P.J.) St. Martin. In the fall of 1994, 16 year old P.J. started the first walkathon...in a wheelchair. Sixteen years later, it has evolved into a sanctioned 5K run/walk and is the largest fund raiser for Camp Care.

So how did Zack get involved? Well, he was a cabin mate and dear friend of P.J.'s. Zack attended camp for many years and was considered the epitome of Camp Care. Realizing the importance of camp and its benefits, he volunteered as a counselor and even served as assistant director of Camp Care. He also battled recurring cancer and lost his battle in July 2005 at the young age of 27.

Want to get involved?? Just go to the link for Race Carolina on our web site and register for the 5k run /walk: www.racecarolina.com

Let's keep P.J. and Zack’s memory alive by making a difference in the lives of children with cancer.

We will look forward to seeing you on September 11th!

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