You are invited to join us for the 18th annual Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids on November 6th, 2022, at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. All proceeds from this event benefit the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics Save-A-Limb Fund, and Center for Hope.
Total raised
87 percent of the goal has been raised
Registration fees
10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 9 – Jul 1 -
$55.00Jul 2 – Nov 6
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5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 9 – Jul 1 -
$45.00Jul 2 – Nov 6
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Child (Ages 6-14) 1-Mile Family Fun Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$10.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 9 – Jul 1 -
$15.00Jul 2 – Nov 6
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1 Mile Family Fun Walk (Age 15 and older) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 9 – Jul 1 -
$20.00Jul 2 – Nov 6
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Child (Age 5 and Under) Closed
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FreeJun 9 - Nov 6
Schedule
7 AM – Registration opens
8 AM – 10K Run Begins
8:25 AM – 5K Run and 1-Mile Family Fun Walk Begin
9:30 AM – Post-Event Festival and Celebration
10 AM – Zoo opens
Location & Parking
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
One Safari Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
There is plenty of free parking at the Zoo.
Strollers and Pets
Strollers are permitted on the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.
To ensure the safety of all participants, strollers, skates, and scooters are prohibited on the 5K and 10K race routes.
Pets are not permitted on zoo grounds. Please leave your pets at home.
Amenities
Walkers will receive a short-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, and Zoo admission ticket.
Runners will receive a long-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, Zoo admission ticket, and bib.
5K and 10K Course Amenities
5K and 10K courses include course marshals, water and energy beverage stops, and medical support teams.
Weather
The event takes place rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel the event due to extreme weather conditions.
Refunds
Refunds will not be given. Registration fees can be changed to a donation.
Questions?
Kelly Meltzer | kmeltzer@lifebridgehealth.org | 410.844.1364
Tuesday, November 1, 10am - 3pm
Sinai Hospital Cafeteria
2401 W Belvedere Avenue
Wednesday, November 2, 12pm - 6pm
LifeBridge Health & Fitness Lobby
1836 Greene Tree Road
Saturday, November 5, 11am - 2pm
LifeBridge Health Corporate Development Office
5400 Old Court Road, Suite 300A
Sunday, November 6, starting at 7am
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place
LEVEL 1 (fundraised $250-$499): RFOK branded keychain
LEVEL 2 (fundraised $500-$999): RFOK branded beanie knit cap
LEVEL 3 (fundraised $1,000-$2,499): RFOK branded umbrella
LEVEL 4 (fundraised $2,500-$4,999): Your choice of Apple AirPods or Amazon Fire Tablet
LEVEL 5 (fundraised $5,000+): Your choice of Bose Headphones or an Apple Watch
All event participants will receive a finisher's medal.
Both 5K and 10K races will be chip timed. No chip, no time, no award.
During the awards ceremony following the race, overall winners of the 5K and 10K races, and masters winners in the 10K will be recognized.
10K: Plaques will be mailed to 1st place male and female finishers in the following categories:13 and under, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
5K: Plaques will be mailed to the 1st place male and female finishers in the following categories:13 and under, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
The event is named in honor of Robert “Bob” Damie, who served on the Northwest Hospital and Levindale boards from 2005 until his passing in 2020. Along with his service on the boards, Bob, his beloved wife Sheila, his daughters, and grandchildren were eager Race for Our Kids participants since its beginning in 2005.
Bob was an accountant and among his clients were Herman and Walter Samuelson, namesakes of the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai. In recognition of Bob's heart-driven service, the brothers appointed Bob as a co-trustee of their foundation upon their death. In his role as co-trustee, Bob worked to steward the Samuelson brothers’ fortune and distribute it to worthy charities around Baltimore.
Upon Bob’s passing in 2020, the Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation, in consultation with Bob’s wife, made a gift to rename the event as the Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids to provide a permanent memorial to Bob. Sadly, Bob’s wife Sheila passed earlier in 2021 and, therefore, could not witness the inaugural Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids. Hopefully, Bob’s daughters and grandchildren will continue their participation for decades and generations to come as we continue to honor the legacy of Bob Damie.
The Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids is not possible without the help of volunteers. We need volunteers to help with registration, water stops, the finish line, the walk route, and the food tent. The time commitment is approximately three hours. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, complimentary admission to the post-event festival and celebration, and a ticket to the Zoo. If you are interested in volunteering for the Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids, please contact Kelly Meltzer at kmeltzer@lifebridgehealth.org.
Top teams
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Jennifer's Babies$13,109.29 Raised$12,000.00 Goal |
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Team RIAO/LBR/BatmanRaised:$7,109.75 |
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Center For Hope Advisory Athletes$6,052.28 Raised$10,001.00 Goal |
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Super O’Hara Brothers$3,113.36 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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Team Claire FarmerRaised:$1,570.86 |
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EliSamG$1,259.94 Raised$1,800.00 Goal |
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Team MariaRaised:$1,079.08 |
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Damie DashersRaised:$949.44 |
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MD Chesapeake NAPNAPRaised:$723.78 |
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GreenspringersRaised:$709.70 |
Top fundraisers
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Merle Kierson$7,184.55 Raised$6,000.00 Goal |
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Richard Kierson$5,192.19 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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London McGreevey$3,528.15 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
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Scott Melamed$2,398.80 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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Claire Farmer$1,464.86 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Laura Dunbar$1,226.01 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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David Meyers$934.74 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Eli GolubRaised: $752.31 |
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Cindy Newman$705.07 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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Andrea Ormiston$565.55 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- November 6 7:00 AM EST - Registration opens
- November 6 8:00 AM EST - 10K Run Begins
- November 6 8:25 AM EST - 5K Run and 1-Mile Family Fun Walk Begin
- November 6 9:30 AM EST - Post-Event Festival and Celebration
- November 6 10:00 AM EST - Zoo opens
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kelly Meltzer
Total raised by team category
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