Post Race Happy Hour

The Tortoise&Hare Bar and Grille, located at 567 S. 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202, volunteered to host a post-race party from 6-9pm on race day. Patrons making a donation of $10 to the ALS Association will receive a wrist band that entitles them to extended Happy Hour specials. The party is a good way for both runners and non-runners to contribute.

Course Map

We have created a preview of the Course Map via Google Maps. Please visit the following link http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1866169 to view the 10k race course.

Race Update

 

Race for Debbie

10k run, 5k walk
601 N. Manchester St.
Arlington, VA 22203

Saturday, May 10, 2008
8am-10am

 

TIS would like to thank everyone for their support in making the “Race for Debbie” a success! As of yesterday, we have raised nearly $3,500 for the ALS Association and anticipate additional contributions will arrive as race day approaches!

So far, forty-six people have registered to run. However, registration is still open at http://www.racefordebbie.org/contact/. Friends, family, and last minute additions can also register at the registration table on race day.

Race for Debbie T-Shirts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Race for Debbie T-Shirts are available to those runners, volunteers, or supporters who make a donation of $20 dollars or more. Shirts can be picked up on Race Day.

Interested in sponsoring the Race for Debbie?

Please visit our ‘contact us’ page if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Race for Debbie. All are welcome to pitch in!

Donate to the ALS Foundation

We are accepting donations for the ALS Foundation on behalf of Debbie. Please contribute and join Debbie on May 10, 2008 for her inaguaral 10k.

Please visit Our Race for Debbie Donations Page to contribute!

The race is on

Debbie McGee is the mother of three beautiful daughters: Jenny (27), Becky (23) and Cecilia (14) and has been married to John for 28 years. She is a Mayflower descendent and has told stories of her Salem witch ancestry. Debbie began her famous running career when she was 42 years old and ran her first marathon on the first anniversary of the day she quit smoking. She completed her 25th marathon in November 2007, only six years later.Commonly referred to as “The Mayor” because of her far reaching friendships and her outgoing personality, Debbie has worked at Total Intelligence Solutions (TIS) for one year. Previously, she spent 21 years working at SunTrust, and then moved to IDefense where she met and befriended Matt Devost (founder and President of the Terrorism Research Center, part of the umbrella company TIS). She has also worked at Greenberg Traurig, Dickestein Shapiro and Doggett Enterprises.

Debbie was diagnosed with ALS in October 2007. Not all people with ALS experience the same symptoms but some of the early signs include: tripping, dropping things, abnormal fatigue of the arms and/or legs and muscle cramps or muscle twitches. ALS affects only the motor neurons; the five senses and muscles of the eyes and bladder are generally not affected. The rate at which ALS progresses varies from person to person and not all people have the same symptoms or same patterns of progression; however, progressive muscle weakness and paralysis are universally experienced.

All contributions made towards the Race for Debbie will be given to the ALS Association, providing vital services to People with ALS (PALS) each year. A portion of the funds the ALS Association raises each year goes toward ALS research to find viable treatment options and, ultimately, a cure for this devastating disease. In addition to ALS support clinics and certified centers, the ALS Association provides home visits, medical equipment, a grant program, transportation and support groups.