The second annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5k will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM CT at the Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills, IL. The scenic trail race overlooks tall oak trees and a fishing pond and is organized by Mirela Stefanescu of Vogelzang Law.
“On behalf of Vogelzang Law, I am so honored and humbled to be hosting the second annual Meso Race 4 Justice benefiting the Meso Foundation. As the race director, I’m excited to say we are close to doubling our fundraising efforts from last year. We have more sponsors, more vendors, more participants and more raffle prizes! I look forward to presenting the Meso Foundation with the much-needed funds for all the incredible work they do.”
There will also be a raffle with prizes that include a signed Moncada White Sox jersey, Dyson supersonic hair dryer, gift certificates for Dick Sporting Goods, Xsport Fitness, Brookfield Zoo, Half Day Brewing, plus Bulls and Chicago Wolves tickets and much more!
Event Details:
- Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019
- Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills, IL
- Registration Fee: $40 before Thursday, Sept. 19
- Register online today!
Race Day Schedule
- 7:30 AM: Race Day Silent Auction Begins
- 8:00 AM: Pre-Race Ceremony Begins
- 9:00 AM: 5K Race Begins
- 9:00 AM: Vendor Tables Open
- 11:00 AM: Silent Auction Winners Announced
- 12:00 PM: Event Ends
For questions, please contact Mirela Stefanescu at [email protected] or 847-209-0208.
Throughout the year, dozens of Fundraise for Meso fundraisers — walks, runs, kayaking, poker tournaments, golf outings, birthday gifts, happy hours and more — are hosted to benefit the Meso Foundation. Interested in hosting your own Fundraise for Meso event? Contact us at [email protected] or 703-879-3797, and we will provide you the tools and resources you’ll need to make your event a success.
