“Run the Ridge” Mary E. Smith Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event @ 444 Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge, IL, United States on 14 June 2025

WE NEED YOU!!!!
INDIVIDUAL WALKERS OR FUNDRAISING TEAMS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 @ 8:00am -11am
Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the perimeter of the Chicago Ridge Mall to support Brain Tumor/Cancer Patients, Scholarships & Research(Enter off 99th Street Ridgeland Ave. to enter the South Parking Lot of Dick’s Sporting Goods) EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA: 6:30 am – 7:30 am Vendor Set up 7:30 am – 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens 8:15 am Presentations 8:30 am Walk Start 10:30 am Entertainment10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony *Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pmVendors open throughout the event
$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher MedalsPlacement Medals & Team Prizes
Price Increase April 1st $45, June 1st $50, ONSITE REGISTRATION $55
T-shirt sizes guaranteed until June 1, 2025
Additional Event Features:Health & Business VendorsFamily Friendly Music & EntertainmentBalloon Release
Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes* *1st Tier Prize Qualifier if registered by April 1st Then 2nd Tier Prize Qualifier if Registered by May 31st
5K TEAM PRIZES – Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org to view & donate directly to one of our 2025 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the eventLARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event
A portion of proceeds will benefit both National Brain Tumor Society & MESF Scholars
To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER Visit the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers
If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please Email us at information@maryesmithfoundation.org
WE NEED YOU to participate! Run or walk a 5K to support the fight against brain tumors! YOUR GRAY MATTERS so ACT TODAY!