Sam Robb 5K and Fun Run to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.
CURE Childhood Cancer will hold the 5th annual Sam Robb Memorial 5K and Fun Run at Newtown Park in Johns Creek this Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 a.m. The race honors Sam Robb, the son of Sam and Annamarie Robb of Roswell, an athlete who lost his battle with osteosarcoma at the age of 20 in 2007. Event proceeds benefit The Sam Robb Fund of CURE Childhood Cancer. The first Sam Robb Memorial 5K Run/Walk was held in November 2008 and organized by Andrew George, Sam’s friend, fellow Centennial High School graduate and the son of pediatric oncologist Brad George, who treated Sam throughout his illness. “I remember Sam’s perseverance and his quiet strength as he went through treatment,” Andrew George said. “I organized this race not only to honor Sam’…
Roswell residents and firefighters will shave their heads to raise money and awareness in the fight against childhood cancers.
Roswell's uniformed heroes continue to make curing childhood cancer a top priority - even if it means going bald. St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity which funds research for curing childhood cancers, has raised over $174,000 locally since 2007 thanks to the efforts of volunteers, including Roswell firefighters and emergency medical technicians. One of St. Baldrick's best known fundraisers are its signature head-shaving events, where “shavees” collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids fighting cancer. The money goes to fund life-saving research. This year, Roswell Mayor Jere Wood joined the effort to help raise awareness about childhood cancer by proclaiming March 5 - 11, 2012 as “St. Baldrick’s …
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This year's run, in memory of Roswell resident and local high school athlete Sam Robb, will be held in Johns Creek.
The family of former Blessed Trinity athlete continues the fight against cancer, even after his death from osteosarcoma with the 4th Annual "Sam Robb Memorial 5K and Fun Run" to be held in Newtown Park in Johns Creek this Saturday, Feb. 4. The race honors Sam Robb, the son of Sam and Annamarie Robb of Roswell. A stellar Blessed Trinity High School athlete and incredible human being, Sam lost his battle with osteosarcoma at the age of 20 in 2007. The first Sam Robb Memorial 5K Run/Walk was held in November 2008 and organized by Andrew George, Sam’s friend, a Centennial High School graduate and the son of pediatric oncologist Brad George, who treated Sam throughout his illness. “I remember Sam’s perseverance and his quiet strength as he went…
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