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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2015-06-05 Team Mathias 5K Road Closures Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Betsy Fields, Research & Communications Manager bfields@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2734 Team Mathias 5K and Family Fun Run To Be Held June 13, 2015, at Village at Leesburg Leesburg, VA (June 5, 2015) – Team Mathias and Be The Match are excited to co-host this year’s 5K and Family Fun Run to raise awareness for childhood cancer on Saturday, June 13, at the Village at Leesburg. The race will start at 8:30am. It will be a family fun event with activities for all ages with music, lots of kid's activities, food and fun.. Smokehouse Live will host the after party. To register, visit www.bethematchfoundation.org/TeamM athias. Mathias Giordano was a 13 year old boy from Leesburg diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, cancer of the bone, in July 2012. Over 30 months, he endured biopsies, a port placement, 26 rounds of chemo, 3 major lung surgeries, amputation of his right leg, and completed 28 rounds of radiation. He then had no more options for treatment. Mathias’ courage and spirit have inspired everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. His smile lit up the room and his positive outlook was truly amazing. Mathias continued to battle the ugly beast of cancer with poise and dignity. This race is dedicated to the memory of Mathias Giordano and in honor of all children fighting cancer. The event requires Russell Branch Parkway SE to be closed from Classic Path Way SE to Balch Drive SE on Saturday, June 13, from 8:00am to 11:00am. Access to shops and restaurants will remain open via Village Market Boulevard during the event. # # #