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LOCATION:Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion
SUMMARY:Jennifer Shaw Suhr Memorial 5K RunWalk for Asthma
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Phi Mu\n\nIncreasing the awareness of asthma generating funds to support St. Francis Hospital and Health Services in Maryville asthma education for children and remembering a Northwest Missouri State University alumna are the goals of the upcoming Fourth Annual Jennifer Shaw Suhr 5K Memorial RunWalk in Maryville. \n\nThe event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday Oct. 8 at the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion just west of Bearcat Stadium on the Northwest campus. The registration fee is 20 for adults and 10 for students and children. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and complimentary brunch.\n\nParticipants may register the morning of the event beginning at 8 a.m. or in advance by visiting www.runforjennifer.com or contacting Tim Shaw at 816.806.9840 or Jamie Seibert at 402.631.3369. Pre-registration will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 7 at College Park. Registration forms also are available at the Maryville Community Center and at several locations on the Northwest campus including the Northwest Fitness Center the Student Recreation Center the Office of Campus Activities and Roberta Hall. Persons wishing to make a donation may send a check payable to Childrens Mercy Hospital to Tim Shaw 8104 NE 74th St. Kansas City MO 64158.\n\nIn addition to participating in the 5K event individuals and businesses are invited to become a sponsor for 250 or contribute items for a raffle and participant goody bags.\n\nProceeds from the Jennifer Shaw Suhr 5K Memorial RunWalk will benefit St. Francis Hospitals respiratory therapy department to purchase a new screening device for lung conditions including asthma. Proceeds also benefit Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. St. Francis provides asthma education assessments and screenings and works closely with Childrens Mercy and refers children to the facility if specialty care is needed.\n\nMembers of Northwests Phi Mu sorority are once again playing a significant role in organizing the event and will assist on race day. Representatives from Childrens Mercy Hospital St. Francis and the Healthy Indoor Environments Coalition will be present to provide information about asthma. Free asthma screenings also will be provided.\n\nJennifer Shaw Suhr who cherished being a mother and wife led an active and healthy lifestyle. She enjoyed running water skiing playing softball and bicycling was a member of Phi Mu sorority and graduated from Northwest in 1992. However in December 2000 she died as a result of asthma a disease she had battled her entire life. At the time of her death she left behind a husband Troy also a Northwest graduate and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and a 2-year-old son Wyatt.\n\nBy planning and participating in the upcoming event those of us who knew Jennifer have the opportunity to reminisce about the special times we had with her and that keeps her spirit alive said Tim Shaw Jennifers brother and one of the event organizers. At the same time we realize not everyone taking part in the 5K knew Jennifer so we hope to bring awareness and educate others on how deadly this disease can be.\n\nLast years event attracted 200 participants and raised more than 6600 all of which was donated to Childrens Mercy Hospital for asthma awareness and education initiatives. \n\nFor additional information contact Tim Shaw at TandJShawsbcglobal.net or 816.806.9840.
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