Dust off your sneakers and join Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) for our 6th Annual Racing for Donation 8K Run/Walk and Celebration of Life Picnic. Both events will be held Saturday, April 29th at MORA’s office, 4400 Lakeland Dr., in Flowood, MS. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Immediately following the race, the Celebration of Life Picnic will kick-off with live and amazing entertainment by Chris Gill and the Sole Shakers. This annual event will also include free food, health screenings from local vendors, a Kid's Fun Zone, door prizes and lots of fun activities for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this great family friendly event and opportunity to celebrate the Gift of Life with our donor and recipient families.
Registration fees
Team- Walk Closed
Run/Walk (Must have a minimum of 4 team members)
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$20.00Jan 1 - Apr 28
Fundraiser ONLY Closed
I will not participate on race day, but I want to support the cause by making a donation. (If I raise a minimum of $25, I will receive a swag bag and race t-shirt upon request)
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FreeJan 1 - Apr 28
Team- Run Closed
Run/Walk (Must have a minimum of 4 team members)
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$20.00Jan 1 - Apr 28
Kids Fun Run Closed
1 Mile
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$10.00Jan 1 - Apr 28
Absentee Runner (PAY NOT TO RUN) Closed
I will not participate on race day, but I want to support the cause by Paying Not to Run! (If I donate $25, I will receive a swag bag and race t-shirt upon request)
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$25.00Jan 1 - Apr 28
Run Closed
Online registration closed-
8k
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$25.00Jan 1 – Apr 22
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$30.00Apr 23 – Apr 28
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Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
8k
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ClosedJan 1 – Jan 1
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$25.00Jan 1 – Apr 22
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$30.00Apr 23 – Apr 28
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PACKET PICKUP
Friday, April 28th from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Stinky Feet Athletics
153 Ridgeway, Suite C, Flowood, MS. 39232
You may also pickup your packet on-site, the day of the race.
ENTRY FEES
Pre-registered by April 22nd
8K Run/Walk $25
1 Mile Fun Run (ages 12 & under) $10
After Saturday, April 22nd
8K Run/Walk $30
1 Mile Fun Run (ages 12 & under) $10
Team Entry Fees: $20 per person
All teams must be pre-registered by April 22nd. A minimum of 4 people per team is required. All teams are asked to participate in the fundraising efforts. The top fundraising team will receive a trophy.
*Rain or shine event. No Refunds*
STARTING YOUR OWN TEAM IS EASY!
Top Fundraising Team 2016
"Team Walker"
WHAT IS A TEAM?
A team is a group of a minimum of 4 participants, who create a common team name. A team can consist of friends, family, school mates, coworkers or whom ever you choose! All teammates may register individually or as a group at www.RacingForDonation8k.com.Team members will receive a discounted rate of $20 to participate and must be signed up by Saturday, April 22nd to receive the $5 discount.
As a part of the team, we encourage you to help us fundraise for this charity event. All proceeds benefit the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency's Public Education Fund, to continue educating Mississippians about the importance and benefits of organ, eye and tissue donation.
If you are interested in creating or joining a team, please visit www.RacingForDonation8k.com to get started. You may also join or contribute funds to any existing team by searching for their team name on the site.
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STEP1: REGISTER |
Go to www.RacingForDonation8k.com, click Register” and choose to create or join a team.
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STEP2: RECRUIT |
Make sure you create a team page and share your link with your family and friends.
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STEP3: FUNDRAISE |
Ask others to support you by visiting your page and making a donation.
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STEP 4: ENJOY |
Enjoy the fun family environment while we raise awareness of the importance and benefits of organ, eye and tissue donation. |
RACE AMENITIES
All 8K Run/Walk participants will receive:
* Donate Life MS 8K short sleeve shirt
* Free Hungry Howie's Pizza
* Swag bag full of savings
* Post race picnic and refreshments
* FREE Health Screenings
All Kid's Fun Run participants will receive:
* Race Finisher’s Ribbon rather than a race t-shirt
* Free Hungry Howie's Pizza
* Swag bag full of savings
* Post race picnic and refreshments
* FREE Health Screenings
**Shirts guaranteed to the first 400 8K Run/Walk participants**
AWARDS & AGE CATEGORIES
Awards & Age Groups: 8K Run and 8k Walk: Overall male and female, male and
female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group, will receive a medal.
Age Groups: 19 & under| 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 plus.
A trophy will be presented to the team that raise the most money.
1-Mile Kids Fun Run: *All children will receive a Runner’s Ribbon!*
This year's race will be timed by Sisu Race Timing.
CREATE YOUR OWN PLEDGE PAGE
We've made it easy for everyone to get involved in helping us reach our fundraising goal. Once you complete your registration, you will be allowed to create your own personal pledge page. After you create your pledge page, you will be given a unique pledge link to share with your family and friends via social media channels and email.
All event proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency's Public Education Fund. Your donations will allow us to continue educating Mississippians on the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Thank you in advance for your support of our mission!
Make sure you tell us why organ, eye and tissue donation is important to you! We would love to hear your story!
MORA'S MISSION
The mission of our not-for-profit organization is to save and improve lives
through the gift of organ and tissue donation.
To see touching stories from donors, recipients and their families, visit our website at www.msora.org. There you will find more videos like the one below.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
BECOME A SPONSOR
If you are interested in becoming a 2017 sponsor, please contact Chuck Stinston at cstinson@msora.org or 601-933-1000 for more information.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Timothy C Lewis | $600.00 |
| 2 | David Wilbanks | $500.00 |
| 3 | Timothy C Lewis | $380.00 |
Top teams
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Team I Am My Brother's KeeperRaised:$1,505.00 |
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Team Walker 6522Raised:$930.00 |
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Team Heath/RachelRaised:$360.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Timothy C
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Timothy C LewisRaised: $1,205.00 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Christy
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Christy HwangRaised: $200.00 |
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View fundraiser page for Carrie
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Carrie DeeseRaised: $50.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat, April 29, 2017 6:30 AM - Late Registration
- Sat, April 29, 2017 7:30 AM - Run Begins
- Sat, April 29, 2017 7:35 AM - Walk Begins
- Sat, April 29, 2017 9:30 AM - I Mile Kids Fun Run Begins
- Sat, April 29, 2017 9:30 AM - Celebration of Life Picnic
Contact information
- Event contact
- Becky Pierson
- bpierson@msora.org
- Phone
- +1 601-933-1000
- Website
- Visit website
