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Tour de Georgia and Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta Collaborate for the
Health and Wellness of Children Across the
State of Georgia
The Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of
Children’s Announces Key Fundraising Components
During Pro Bicycle Event
ATLANTA (April 8, 2008) – Children’s Healthcare of
Atlanta is pleased to announce a significant collaboration
with North America’s premier, professional cycling event
to include a rolling festival of community activities in
April. All fundraising activities with the Tour de Georgia
presented by AT&T will raise money for pediatric cancer
and blood disorders research through the Aflac Cancer
Center and Blood Disorders Service of
Children’s. Fundraising activities will begin on April 19;
the Tour will take place April 21-27.
As Children’s seeks to promote better health and
wellness for Georgia’s youth, the not-for-profit
organization has teamed up with the Tour de Georgia’s
Health and Wellness Expo at each finish line Host Venue
including: Savannah, Augusta, Gainesville, Braselton
(Road Atlanta), Dahlonega, Brasstown Bald
Mountain/Towns Co. and Atlanta. In addition, fundraising
events for the Aflac Cancer Center will be held throughout the Tour. These efforts
highlight Children’s and the Tour’s commitment to enhancing the lives of children across
the entire state of Georgia.
“Children’s is thrilled and honored to work with the Tour de Georgia to improve young
lives on two fronts – bettering the health and wellness of Georgia’s future generations and
working toward a cure for childhood cancer and blood disorders,” said Eugene A. Hayes
III, president of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. “We hope communities
across the state will join us in support of these incredible athletes and this monumental
health initiative.”
The Health and Wellness Expo will seek to provide a fun environment where parents and
children can learn important information on healthy lifestyles and injury
prevention. Children’s experts will provide parents materials and resources on a variety of
topics such as bike helmet safety, physical activity tips and lunchbox nutrition. Children
can enjoy interactive education through “get fit” sessions and goal setting challenges.
In addition to Children’s involvement with the Health and Wellness Expo, the Aflac Cancer
Center of Children’s will have three signature fun draising events within the Tour de
Georgia presented by AT&T:
Toast of the Tour
On the Waterfront – Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Saturday, April 19
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Join us in welcoming the Tour de Georgia to Savannah and throughout the state. No tux,
no tie – just good southern food. All 15 professional cycling teams competing in the Tour
de Georgia will be introduced with a silent auction, catered hors d'oeuvres, drinks, live
entertainment, fireworks and special guests. Tickets are $250 per person/$2000 per
table. To purchase tickets or for more information please visit
www.choa.org/tourdegeorgia or contact Lora Hawk at 404.405.1748.
Ride for Research – Advancing the Fight Against Cancer
Chatham County (Savannah Area)
Sunday, April 20
10 a.m.
Join recreational and former professional cyclists at Ride for Resea rch to support the
search for a cure for pediatric cancer. Recreational cyclists from all over the Southeast
who have raised enough donations will ride parts of Stage 1 of the Tour de Georgia. Ride
details include: a loop starting and finishing at West Chatham Middle School in Pooler as
they ride through some of southeastern Georgia’s beautiful terrain in the Savannah
area. Presented by AT&T, this event directly benefits the Aflac Cancer Center and the
Georgia Cancer Coalition. For more information please visit www.choa.org/tourdegeorgia
or call Paul Wood at 843-886-9365 to register.
Tour de Kids 5K Run/Walk presented by AT&T
Centennial Olympic Park – Atlanta
Sunday, April 27
8:30 a.m.
The Tour de Kids 5K Run/Walk gives participants a unique
experience along the finishing circuit of the Tour de Georgia - while
giving back to the community. This 5K run/walk begins in Centennial Olympic Park on
Peachtree Street then back – highlighting downtown Atlanta. Adult entries are $20.00,
children $15.00 (16 and younger), family of 4 (2 adults/2 children) $55.00 and $15.00 for
each additional child. To register or for more information, please contact Jessica Kilgallen
at 404-785-7376 or click here.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta treats children from every county in Georgia and is a
proud partner in the 2008 Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T. All proceeds benefiting the
Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s will be earmarked for research to fight childhood cancer
and blood disorders.
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About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta:
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the
country, is a not-for-profit organization that benefits from the generous philanthropic and
volunteer support of our community. Operating three hospitals with more than half a
million patient visits annually, Children’s is recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac,
neonatal, orthopaedic and transplant services, as well as many other pediatric speci alties.
To learn more about Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, visit www.choa.org or call 404-250-
KIDS.
About the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta
The Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is
a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplan t
programs, serving infants to young adults. Recognized as one of the top five pediatric
cancer centers in the country by Child magazine, the Aflac Cancer Center treats more than
325 new cancer patients each year and follows more than 2,000 patients with sickle cell
disease, hemophilia and other blood disorders. The Aflac Cancer Center is one of many
programs at Children’s committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in
patient care, research and education. Children’s, one of the top thre e pediatric healthcare
systems in the country, is a not-for-profit organization that benefits from the generous
philanthropic and volunteer support of our community. Visit www.aflaccancercenter.org or
call 404-250-KIDS for more information.
About the Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T
The Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T is North America’s premier, professional cycling
event and rolling festival of community activities. The Tour was first held in 2003 and has
become a spring tradition with a varying route of over 600 miles of racing. Over 2.8
million spectators have traveled to Georgia to watch the event in the past five years, and
direct economic impact has totaled over $148 million. The event is sanctioned by the
Union Cycliste Internationale (2.HC ranking), and is part of the USA Cycling Professional
Tour USA Cycling, Inc., making the event one of the top stage races for elite athletes
around the world. The Tour de Georgia is operated by the Tour de Georgia Foundation and
managed by Medalist Sports (www.medalistsports.com). Route maps, host venue
information, merchandise offerings and sponsor news are available at the o fficial website,
www.tourdegeorgia.com.
This message was sent from Medalist Sports, PO Box 415, Tyrone, GA 30290.
Medalist Sports is licensed by the Tour de Georgia Foundation (501c3) to operate the Tour de Georgia presented by
AT&T. The official Tour website is www.tourdegeorgia.com.
The Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T, America's Premier Professional Cycling Event and Rolling Festival, will be
held for a sixth season this spring, April 21 to 27, 2008.