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Karen's Walk/5k Run

jgerek — 2013-11-11T21:16:17Z

linked charity events; +links

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- '''Karen's Walk & 5k Run''' is an annual walk/run to raise money for heart failure research, sponsored by the RIT chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity.	+ '''Karen's Walk & 5k Run''' is an annual ["charity events" walk/run to raise money] for heart failure research, sponsored by the ["RIT"] chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity.
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- In 2003, the “Walk for Hannah” was organized to raise money for Karen Decker’s family. Today, the event is now known as “Karen’s Walk” and the money raised goes toward the Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Fund, which supports cardiomyopathy and heart failure research at the University of Rochester Medical Center. As of 2010, $21,500 has been raised for this cause.	+ In 2003, the “Walk for Hannah” was organized to raise money for Karen Decker’s family. Today, the event is now known as “Karen’s Walk” and the money raised goes toward the Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Fund, which supports cardiomyopathy and heart failure research at the ["University of Rochester Medical Center"]. As of 2010, $21,500 has been raised for this cause.
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- Along with raising money for research, Karen’s Walk also strives to raise awareness of cardiomyopathy (heart failure) and the importance of healthy living. Cardiomyopathy is a disease that is unknown to many, but its effects can be tragic if it is not diagnosed early. Phi Sigma Pi hopes to encourage both the RIT and Rochester Community to participate in the 5K run and live a healthy and active lifestyle.	+ Along with raising money for research, Karen’s Walk also strives to raise awareness of cardiomyopathy (heart failure) and the importance of healthy living. Cardiomyopathy is a disease that is unknown to many, but its effects can be tragic if it is not diagnosed early. Phi Sigma Pi hopes to encourage both the broader RIT and Rochester community to participate in the 5K run and live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Karen's Walk/5k Run

HaleyClint — 2011-03-09T18:28:04Z

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- \|\|[http://www.karenswalk.com/]\|\|	+ \|\|[https://sites.google.com/a/g.rit.edu/karen-s-walk-2011/]\|\|
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- '''Karen's Walk/5k Run''' is an annual fundraising walk/run to raise money for heart failure research in memory of Karen Decker. It is held at the ["Rochester Institute of Technology"], and is sponsored by the RIT chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, a national honor fraternity.	+ '''Karen's Walk & 5k Run''' is an annual walk/run to raise money for heart failure research, sponsored by the RIT chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity.
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- The fundraiser was first held in 2003.	+ The walk began after the good friend of a Phi Sigma Pi brother, Karen Decker, passed away from postpartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare heart disease that affects new mothers. Karen was only 22 years old and left behind her six-week-old daughter, Hannah. + + In 2003, the “Walk for Hannah” was organized to raise money for Karen Decker’s family. Today, the event is now known as “Karen’s Walk” and the money raised goes toward the Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Fund, which supports cardiomyopathy and heart failure research at the University of Rochester Medical Center. As of 2010, $21,500 has been raised for this cause. + + Along with raising money for research, Karen’s Walk also strives to raise awareness of cardiomyopathy (heart failure) and the importance of healthy living. Cardiomyopathy is a disease that is unknown to many, but its effects can be tragic if it is not diagnosed early. Phi Sigma Pi hopes to encourage both the RIT and Rochester Community to participate in the 5K run and live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Karen's Walk/5k Run

peteb — 2009-04-22T01:13:26Z

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- \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|http://www.karenswalk.com/\|\|	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.karenswalk.com/]\|\|

Karen's Walk/5k Run

alexandergartley — 2008-09-19T20:11:07Z

added some history, and karen's full name

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- '''Karen's Walk/5k Run''' is an annual fundraising walk/run to raise money for heart failure research. It is held at the ["Rochester Institute of Technology"], and is sponsored by the RIT chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, a national honor fraternity.	+ '''Karen's Walk/5k Run''' is an annual fundraising walk/run to raise money for heart failure research in memory of Karen Decker. It is held at the ["Rochester Institute of Technology"], and is sponsored by the RIT chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, a national honor fraternity. + + The fundraiser was first held in 2003.

Karen's Walk/5k Run

alexandergartley — 2008-09-19T20:09:13Z

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Karen's Walk/5k Run

alexandergartley — 2008-09-19T20:08:27Z

Upload of file Karens Walk logo.bmp.

Karen's Walk/5k Run

alexandergartley — 2008-09-19T20:08:10Z

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- This is just a placeholder until I can get something written, but for now you can check out the website.	+ '''Karen's Walk/5k Run''' is an annual fundraising walk/run to raise money for heart failure research. It is held at the ["Rochester Institute of Technology"], and is sponsored by the RIT chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, a national honor fraternity.

Karen's Walk/5k Run

alexandergartley — 2008-09-19T20:06:24Z

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- This is just a placeholder until I can get something written, but for now you can check out http://www.karenswalk.com/.	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|http://www.karenswalk.com/\|\| + + This is just a placeholder until I can get something written, but for now you can check out the website.

Karen's Walk/5k Run

PeterWeisberg — 2007-07-30T14:20:36Z

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	+ This is just a placeholder until I can get something written, but for now you can check out http://www.karenswalk.com/.