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.
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