Please join us for the 20th annual Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids on September 22, 2024, 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, Center for Hope, and The Family Tree.
Total raised
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Zoo Tickets Closed
Free tickets for ages 5 and under, discount will be applied at checkout.
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$18.23May 1 - Sep 22
10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$56.89
Includes 15% Off - Early Bird Pricing
May 1 – Jul 14 -
$66.56Jul 15 – Sep 22
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5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$43.19
Includes 15% Off - Early Bird Pricing
May 1 – Jul 14 -
$50.45Jul 15 – Sep 22
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1 Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree (Age 15 and older) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$24.94
Includes 15% Off - Early Bird Pricing
May 1 – Jul 14 -
$28.97Jul 15 – Sep 22
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Child (Ages 6-14) 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.81
Includes 15% Off - Early Bird Pricing
May 1 – Jul 14 -
$18.23Jul 15 – Sep 22
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Child (Age 5 and Under) Closed
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Free
Schedule
7 AM – Registration opens
8 AM – 10K Run Begins
8:25 AM – 5K Run and 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree 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 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 and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.
Zoo admission tickets are available for purchase for a discounted price of $15 for ages 6+. Children 5 and under receive free Zoo admission.
Runners will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, bib and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.
Zoo admission tickets are available for purchase for a discounted price of $15 for ages 6+. Children 5 and under receive free Zoo admission.
In order to guarantee we will have your requested shirt size participants should register by August 16.
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?
Sahrah Henninger | shenninger@lifebridgehealth.org | 443-721-7933
Tuesday, September 17
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sinai Hospital Greenspring Cafe
2401 W Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Thursday, September 19
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
LifeBridge Health Corporate Center Lobby
10090 Red Run Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Sunday, September 22, starting at 7 a.m.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
LEVEL 1 (fundraised $250-$499): Keychain
LEVEL 2 (fundraised $500-$999): Beanie hat
LEVEL 3 (fundraised $1,000-$2,499): 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
NEW! Individuals who raise $500 or more by August 15 will receive an exclusive Race for Our Kids hat!
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 announced and plaques will be distributed.
Plaques will be mailed for the overall winners of the 5K and 10K races, and masters winners in the 10K if not in attendance.
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, and volunteers may not participate in a race or walk. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, complimentary admission to the post-event festival and celebration and free admission to the Zoo. If you are interested in volunteering for the Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids, please contact Sahrah Henninger at shenninger@lifebridgehealth.org.
Top teams
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Jennifer's Babies$12,753.06 Raised$10,000.00 Goal |
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Team RosenbergRaised:$4,708.60 |
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Cohl’s Superstars$1,339.63 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Hope MattersRaised:$1,318.57 |
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EliSamG$1,307.10 Raised$1,800.00 Goal |
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Team MariaRaised:$1,305.93 |
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The Orioles$1,212.71 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Team RIAO/LBRRaised:$1,208.10 |
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The Family TreeRaised:$1,145.97 |
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Team WoodhouseRaised:$1,044.58 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Merle
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Merle Kierson$5,960.18 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Richard
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Richard Kierson$4,519.68 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Ann
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Ann RosenbergRaised: $1,763.20 |
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View fundraiser page for Cindy
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Cindy Newman$1,473.82 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Max
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Max Chakamisa$1,077.88 Raised$750.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Jackie
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Jackie boyd$988.40 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for diane
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diane stoler$903.16 Raised$836.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for David
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David MeyersRaised: $786.70 |
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View fundraiser page for Frank
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Frank Rosenberg$774.31 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Terisa
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Terisa Spain$730.47 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun, September 22, 2024 7:00 AM - Registration opens
- Sun, September 22, 2024 8:00 AM - 10K Run Begins
- Sun, September 22, 2024 8:25 AM - 5K Run and 1-Mile Family Fun Walk Begin
- Sun, September 22, 2024 9:30 AM - Post-Event Festival and Celebration
- Sun, September 22, 2024 10:00 AM - Zoo opens
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sahrah Henninger
- Phone
- 443-721-7933
Total raised by team category
Fundraising Teams
View fundraising rankings for Fundraising Teams team category
Funds raised
$33,762.57
Sponsors
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Title Sponsor
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Presenting Sponsor
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Front-Runner Sponsors
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Moving Forward Sponsors
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Ready, Set, Go! Sponsors
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Sunshine on My Shoulders Sponsors
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On your Mark Sponsors
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Walk This Way Sponsors
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