Oceans Of Mercy Run For Mercy

Run For Mercy 2007 - 5K/10K Walk or Run

April 21, 2007 8:00 a.m.(a USAT&F sanctioned event)
10K will start at 8:00 a.m.
5K will start at 8:10 a.m.
Mill Valley High School

Race Results

2007 Run for Mercy Race Results
2007 Run for Mercy Photos

Purpose

The Run for Mercy benefits The Oceans of Mercy Children’s Village located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The village provides food, clothing, shelter, education, and medical care in a loving Christian environment for children affected or infected by AIDS.

Pledge Program

The pledge program is a unique opportunity for you to help make a difference in many children's lives. The Run For Mercy is the largest fund raiser for Oceans of Mercy. The pledge program money goes to support the children at the Oceans of Mercy Children's Village in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Prizes will be awarded! All money must be turned in before 8:00 a.m.(Start Time) on April 21, 2007 to be eligible for prizes. Click here to download your form and start today! Download the PDF reader.

Event Details

Location:
Mill Valley High School
5900 Monticello Rd.
Shawnee, KS 66226

Packet Pick-Up:
Mill Valley High School (main entrance)
Friday, April 20th. 11 a.m - 7 p.m.
If possible, please avoid 2:30-3:30 due to high school end of day traffic.

Directions:
Yahoo map for Mill Valley High School

Day of Events:
Festivities will include food, live music, massage tables ,children's activities (including a kids fun run), $5 Chris Cakes pancake breakfast, and awards ceremony.

DAY OF registrations and DAY OF packet pick up may enter on the back side of the school (back entrance-west doors).

Safety:
Headsets, pets, bikes, rollerblades and motorized vehicles are NOT permitted on the course. The Event Director reserves the right to cancel the event due to severe weather. Please note: baby strollers are only allowed at the back of the field.

Sanctioning:
The Run for Mercy is a USAT&F sanctioned event.

Run Route:
2007 Run Route

* The 10K is a loop route

Volunteers

We’re looking for dedicated, responsible individuals who want to have fun!

Run For Mercy is one of the largest fund raisers for Oceans of Mercy, a 501 c 3 charity committed to helping the children in South Africa who have been infected and affected by the wake of the AIDS pandemic.

Your support means so much to us, to Oceans of Mercy, to the children of South Africa.

Grab a friend and join us for a fun filled event!

Areas we need assistance:

Contact Shawn Carpenter at scarpenter@everestkc.net if you are interested in volunteering.

2007 Sponsors

The Sponsorship Flyer (pdf) explains the details and benefits of being a sponsor. If you are interested in being a sponsor for the run, please complete the Sponsorship Form. Contact Kathleen McInnis at mcinnis@mid-americaphysicians.com with any questions.

For More Information

If you have any questions, you may contact the Race Coordinator:
James Lawson
913-268-4861


Run For Mercy 2006