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Alton Miles for Meso passes 1-month mark

Posted on Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:05pm

The Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & Fun Walk is only a month away and already we have dozens of people signing up to help us celebrate Mesothelioma Awareness Day and spread the word about mesothelioma and how it’s a fatal, man-made epidemic that shouldn’t exist.…

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Miles for Meso Coming to Burke Lake Park, Virginia

Posted on Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:26pm

  Miles for Meso is continuing to expand with the The John Pavlick Miles for Meso 8K & Family Fun Run in Burke Lake Park, Virginia, on September 26, 2010.  Organized by the Pavlick family, the event is inspired by John Pavlick who passed away from mesothelioma in 2008.  Come out…

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Miles for Meso Finding Its Legs

Posted on Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:17pm

When we launched Miles for Meso on September 26, 2009 in Alton, Illinois, we were overwhelmed by the positive response.  In fact, before the runners and walkers had even arrived, before the shirts and keepsakes were even ordered – the phone started to ring.  How can I help? Can I host…

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Mesothelioma: Taking the Fight Against Cancer to the Streets

Posted on Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:51am

The first Miles for Meso was an exciting day. We had nearly 500 register, and the streets of Alton were filled with people showing support for the fight against mesothelioma. Words can't really describe it, but hopefully this video can do the day service. 

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First Miles for Meso Draws Nearly 500, St. Louis Miles for Meso Set for October 11th

Posted on Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:05pm

The Simmons firm, a leading national law firm in the fight against mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, will present the second Miles for Meso 5K run and walk on Sunday, October 11, in University City, at 8 a.m. Registrations are being accepted at www.milesformeso.org. The Simmons firm…

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Miles for Meso featured on KSDK NewsChannel 5 with Jennifer Blome!

Posted on Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:54pm

Mesothelioma advocate and St. Louis Miles for Meso organizer Julie Gundlach was featured on KSDK News Channel 5 with Jennifer Blome today!  Julie discussed mesothelioma, the dangers of asbestos, and the two upcoming Miles for Meso races in St. Louis and Alton. Watch for yourself!  …

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Two Races in Two Weeks? Why You Should Be at Both.

Posted on Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:12am

Some of you may be thinking, "Which Miles for Meso race should I attend? The one in Alton or the one in St. Louis?" The simple answer? Do both. Here's how it works: 1. Register for Miles for Meso in Alton on September 26th and get a hi-tech running shirt. 2. On race day, register on-site…

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Alton Update: Five Days Left for Early Registration!

Posted on Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:53am

Now is your chance. You only have five days to register for $15! And remember, when you register, the Simmons firm will donate an additional $15 to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Plus you get a cool shirt. And did we mention there are already 200 people that have registered? So what are…

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Cash Prizes, Beautiful Location, and a Great Cause

Posted on Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:14pm

In addition to helping raise money for mesothelioma research, there are several unique rewards for showing up on Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Participants registered before September 16th receive a hi-tech running shirt! (long sleeve for adults, short sleeve for kids) The top three…

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Welcome to Miles for Meso!

Posted on Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:56pm

The need for education, awareness and research about mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure, has never been more urgent. We’re excited to announce Miles for Meso, a new 5K race and fun/run dedicated to building awareness about mesothelioma and getting critical help to families…

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