BWI 5k Run/2-Mile Family Fun Walk to Raise Funds for Children With Down Syndrome

Sunday, September 26, 2010

(Baltimore, MD) -Northrop Grumman will once again partner with the BWI Airport and other local sponsors to host the 24th Annual BWI Run/Walk, which benefits the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Down Syndrome Clinic. The family friendly event features two courses, a 5K Run and a 2-Mile Family Fun Walk, as well as a raffles and other activities for all ages. In addition to runner and school challenge awards, there will also be entertainment, food, beverages, and impressive prizes.

For the second year, online team fundraising will be available, allowing participants to form teams, create web pages, and raise money from supporters by securing donations online. To get started, participants can visit http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/airportrun/index.html.

5K Run and 2-Mile Family Fun Walk begin at 8:50 a.m.

After September 14th t-shirts are not guaranteed for all participants and all registration fees increase by $5.

For Information: Call 410-993-RUNN (7866) or visit http://events.kennedykrieger.org
Registration: or http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/airportrun/index.html

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Internationally recognized for improving the lives of children and adolescents with disorders and injuries of the brain and spinal cord, the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD serves more than 16,000 individuals each year through inpatient and outpatient clinics, home and community services and school-based programs. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children with developmental concerns mild to severe, and is home to a team of investigators who are contributing to the understanding of how disorders develop while pioneering new interventions and earlier diagnosis. For more information on Kennedy Krieger Institute, visit www.kennedykrieger.org.