About the race
Distance: Wings of Hope for Heather 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Location: Clemson, SC
Jaycee Park
The Wings of Hope for Heather 5k is being held in memory of Heather Grove Wood's
13-year battle with ovarian cancer.Proceeds from Wings of Hope for Heather will be
donated to the SC Ovarian Cancer Foundation.
Contact Information
Holly Grove and Heidi Penley - 864-654-5718.
Schedule
- Friday, April 15, 2011 Packet Pickup
12:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Clemson Courtyard Marriott
- Saturday, April 16, 2011
7:00 a.m. - Packet Pickup
9:00 a.m. - Race begins
9:30 a.m. - Butterfly release
The release of the butterflies is in memory of Heather and her 13 year battle with ovarian cancer.
Registration
$25 Pre-registration (must be postmarked by April 10th)
$30 Race Day Registration
$10 Butterfly Purchase
- printable registration
- online at active.com
Location/Course
Challenging course (view route) winding through Clemson University Campus. Start line is set at the crosswalk at the Catherine Smith park and continues to the Subway at the light, turn right onto Old Greenville Hwy., then take third left onto Perimeter Road, take left onto Williamston Road, then at stop light take right back onto Old Greenville Hwy., then turn left at the stop light at the Subway onto College Avenue, finish line is just beyond the cross walk back at the Catherine Smith Park.
Awards and Extras
Awards to overall top male and female finishers, in the following categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Registration includes a t-shirt. An awards ceremony will be held after the race and refreshments will be available.
- Live butterfly release
- Raffle winners announced (tickets purchased day of race)
About the Race
There are so many definitions of “Hero”... our Heather exemplified every one! She was the most courageous person we had the honor of being blessed with in our lives. Every time she got “knocked” down, she always bounced right back up to fight the constant battle that raged inside of her. She fought with grace and dignity until the second God placed wings on her and carried her Home. It has been said that when an angel touches you, you have an overwhelming feeling of peace, hope and brighter days to come. May all of us be touched by “Wings of Hope” for our Heather Angel! Proceeds from Wings of Hope for Heather will be donated to the SC Ovarian Cancer Foundation.
