Help Combat Our Region's Third Leading Killer, Stroke
American Stroke Association and MIX 107.3 (radio station WRQX) invite all Washington area runners and rookies to come out and hang with afternoon host, Carson, for fun, music, food and prizes Thursday, January 20th at RiRa Irish Pub and Restaurant, 4931 Elm Street in Bethesda, from 7-8:30pm.

Find out how you can train to run or walk a marathon, including all expenses paid, to either Kona, HI or San Diego, CA, while fundraising to fight stroke.

Guests will have an opportunity to learn about Train to End Stroke, a four to five month conditioning program that will prepare participants to run or walk either the half or full Rock-n-Roll Marathon (San Diego, CA) or the Kona Marathon (Hawaii), both in June of 2005. Participants train in a fun, team atmosphere while raising funds for stroke research and education.

For those who reach the training and fund-raising goals, the American Stroke Association will provide airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and marathon entry fee to the either marathon.

"Train to End Stroke is a great way to make a lifestyle change for yourself while making a difference in the lives of stroke survivors. We are very excited about our upcoming cycle and the inspiring stories that will come out of it, " says Nakia Harper, Train to End Stroke director.

To register for the information session or for more information about Train To End Stroke or stroke, call 703-914-3783 or visit American Stroke Association.

The goal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is to reduce disability and death from stroke through research, education and advocacy. In its 2002-03 fiscal year, the association spent $141.4 million on stroke.

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