Over
100 runners took to The Strip today to participate in the 6th Annual ISPE 5K
charity run on the second day of the ISPE annual convention in Las Vegas.
Runners departed from Caesars Palace at 7 am and followed a course that took
them north up Las Vegas Blvd past the Mirage Volcano, Treasure Island and the
Venetian/Palazzo, then east past Wynn and Encore, and south to the new LINQ and
under the Highroller - the world's largest observation wheel. Participants then
raced by the Cromwell, one of the hottest new hotels on The Strip and past the
Bellagio Fountains on the homestretch back to Caesars for the finish line. Five
race-day "dealers" were located along the course, dealing each runner
a playing card. The best poker hand winner received a certificate for two for
the “Strip Highlights Helicopter Tour” from Papillion Helicopters. All of the
runners received a race shirt and swag bag.
Over $5,000 was raised from the race with 100% of the proceeds being donated to The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. The event was the first of its kind, a major medical convention sponsoring a wellness fundraising activity on the Las Vegas Strip, benefitting the local chapter of a national charity.
“Team Challenge, The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, was honored to be a part of such a great event,” said Deborah Watson, Manager of Team Challenge. “We are so grateful for the generous donation of $5,100 from the ISPE 5K. The mission of CCFA is to cure Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, and to improve the quality of life for our children and adults affected by these diseases. The ISPE runners have helped us on this mission.”
“This was one of our most memorable races,” said Jennifer Mahar of EVENTURE, the event’s Race Director and planning company. “We had a blast setting up the course and our staff and volunteers got to be poker dealers on the Las Vegas Strip. What a better way to see Vegas when you are coming in town for conference.”
The top male and female finishers each won a $100 VISA gift card, two complimentary race entries for the 2015 Strip on the Strip™ 5K including a T- Shirt and water bottle, gift certificates and running swag.
About ISPE
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
Over $5,000 was raised from the race with 100% of the proceeds being donated to The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. The event was the first of its kind, a major medical convention sponsoring a wellness fundraising activity on the Las Vegas Strip, benefitting the local chapter of a national charity.
“Team Challenge, The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, was honored to be a part of such a great event,” said Deborah Watson, Manager of Team Challenge. “We are so grateful for the generous donation of $5,100 from the ISPE 5K. The mission of CCFA is to cure Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, and to improve the quality of life for our children and adults affected by these diseases. The ISPE runners have helped us on this mission.”
“This was one of our most memorable races,” said Jennifer Mahar of EVENTURE, the event’s Race Director and planning company. “We had a blast setting up the course and our staff and volunteers got to be poker dealers on the Las Vegas Strip. What a better way to see Vegas when you are coming in town for conference.”
The top male and female finishers each won a $100 VISA gift card, two complimentary race entries for the 2015 Strip on the Strip™ 5K including a T- Shirt and water bottle, gift certificates and running swag.
About ISPE
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
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