Delaware Valley Stroke Council

Taking Strides Against Stroke

Delaware Valley Stroke Council is celebrating our l 3th Anniversary year and will be holding our annual Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides For Stroke 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 7:30 ‑11:00 a.m. along the scenic Philadelphia Art Museum and West River Drive. This year we are increasing the size of the event and are expecting over 1,100 runners and walkers to participate. We have mailed and distributed to the community over 30,000 brochures in anticipation of ever‑increasing participation.

With the continual growth of Delaware Valley Stroke Council, we are able to continuously advance education in the Delaware Valley and help reduce the incidence and impact of stroke through heightened public awareness, community education, and legislative and patient advocacy.

Chairpersons:

Stephen Kossuth
Ira Mazer

Event Details:

All participants must sign up and pay a registration fee:

By May 20 - $20
After May 20 - $25

Race day registration opens at 7:30 am
Opening Ceremonies: 8:30 am
5K Run/Wallk starts: 9:00 am

To Register Securely Online Please choose registration type below:
Start a Team	Click Here
I want to be a team captain and start my Team.
To establish a Team on-line, the Team captain needs to register first. On-line entry for your team members can only be done after you have completed this process. After you have established your Team details on-line, consider sending a broadcast email, with a link to the Race website, to your co-workers, friends and family to help build your Team.
Join a Team	Click Here
I want to join an existing Team.
Join as an Individual	Click Here
I want to join as an individual participant not linked to a Team.
Register Multiple People	Click Here
I want to register multiple people with one transaction.
Register as a Virtual Runner	Click Here
I want to register as a Virtual Runner

Registration for Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides For Stroke 5K Run/Walk
You can register by mail until May 25th. After May 25th, you can still register and pay securely online until May 31st by filling out the form above and proceeding through the checkout process. Or come in person to 1528 Walnut St., Suite 903 to receive your T‑shirt and submit your pledge money.

Fast Facts About Stroke
When a stroke occurs, circulation in the brain is cut off. Most strokes occur when arteries to the brain are blocked by blood clots or by a build‑up of plaque and other fatty deposits. These blockages prevent blood from reaching brain cells. Starved of blood and oxygen, these brain cells die, robbing people of their abilities to speak, to walk, and even to breathe.

More than 750,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year in the United States. It is the number three killer and the number one cause of adult disability. Sadly, more women die of stroke each year than they do from Breast Cancer and AIDS.

Interested?
For more information on Delaware Valley Stroke Council and/or the Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides

For Stroke 5K Run/Walk contact:

Delaware Valley Stroke Council
1528 Walnut Street
Suite 903
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone. 215‑772‑9040
Email: stridesforstroke@phillystroke.org

Note: Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides For Stroke 5K Run/Walk event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be NO refunds, but your entry fee will be used as a donation to benefit DVSC.