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Stroll for Strong Kids Takes Flight Saturday
Be a superhero for a day by walking or running in the Stroll for Strong Kids this Saturday, June 2. There's still time to sign up for Golisano Children's Hospital's biggest community fundraiser of the year, presented by Abbott's Frozen Custard. Visit our event page for details on how to register online and maps.

 

If you're walking:
  • Abbotts and SandyMake it easier on yourself on the day of the Stroll, by dropping off donations early and getting first dibs on t-shirts between noon and 7 p.m. today, June 1, at 300 East River Road.
  • On-site registration starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the University of Rochester's River Campus. 
  • The Stroll for Strong Kids starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. See the map of the route here.

If you're running:

  • Runners for the 5K can pick up their registration packets between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. today, June 1, at MedVed  Running and Walking, 3400 Monroe Ave.
  • On-site registration for the 5K runs from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
  • The 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the University of Rochester's River Campus. You'll find the 5K route map here.

Parking information: 

  • Wilson Boulevard will close at 7:30 a.m. for the 5K race. 
  • Stroll participants can park in the Hill Court Lot, Intercampus Road Lot, Park Lot and Lot 1. A parking map is available here. 
  • Please enter through Lot 1, via the Kendrick Road entrance, and park in the Intercampus Road Lot in the furthest available parking spot from the entrance to Intercampus Road. 
  • Shuttles will run from the parking lots to the event from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Shuttles are not open during the Stroll walk.)
2011 Stroll for Strong Kids
Watch this video from last year's Stroll for a sneak peak on some of the fun you're in store for at this year's event. 
 
 

To give hope to children and their families today,  please make a gift to Golisano Children's Hospital.

 

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Sunday's Telethon 

Shares Stories of Hope

Gavin SteelFrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 3, News 10 NBC will spend time with the 2012 Miracle Kids, share plans for the new Golisano Children's Hospital and much more. The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon, presented by Tops Friendly Markets, will open your eyes to the many brave children, talented health care professionals and compassionate donors who make Golisano Children's Hospital the incredible place it is today. To make a gift during the Telethon, dial (585) 241-KIDS or donate online.

 

Check out our new online newsletter for beautiful photos and compelling stories about Miracle Weekend.

Autism Research Conference

From 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, autism experts from the University of Rochester will hold a conference to share the work they're doing to improve the lives of children with autism and their families.The conference, which is free and open to the public, will be in Helen Wood Hall's nursing auditorium, 255 Crittenden Blvd. Register to attend by contacting (585) 275-7701 or ATNSTRAT@urmc.rochester.edu.

Upcoming Events

6/9 - Clam Bake

6/19 - Kids Helping Kids

6/20 - B&L Wholesale Supply Golf Tournament

6/25 - Cheshire A/V Golf Classic

7/14 - Gift of a Rose Art Opening

7/21 - Ten Ugly Men Fesitval

8/6 - Kittelberger Charity Golf Tournament

8/13 - RE/MAX Plus Golf Tournament

8/25 - Fairport Music & Food Festival

8/27 - Ed Kaufmann Golf Tournament

8/27 - Golisano Children's Hospital Golf Classic

 

Visit our calendar of events, for more on the various community fundraisers held to support Golisano Children's Hospital.

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