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Fourth Annual Smiles Change Lives Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day race to benefit nonprofit organization providing orthodontic care to economically disadvantaged children begins 9 a.m. at Corey Beach.
Since its 2008 launch by local orthodontist and runner Dr. Frank R. Egan, of Bayport, the Thanksgiving morning Smiles Change Lives Turkey Trot has proven to be a great success.
"The community has embraced this tradition and we are glad to be a part of it," said race director Christine Egan.
Dr. Egan brought the northeast's first Smiles Change Lives (SCL) program to Long Island in 2008. SCL is a national nonprofit program dedicated to providing orthodontic care to economically disadvantaged children. More than 1,000 participants from 19 states raised more than $20,000 to benefit Long Island kids in 2009. In 2010, Dr. Egan accepted an invitation to join the national board of Smiles Change Lives.
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In 2010, enough money was raised to help more than 70 low-income Long Island kids receive the orthodontic treatment they desperately need, according to Dr. Egan.
Race Information: The race course was designed by runners for runners. The race has been sanctioned by the USATF and features electronic timing by JMS Racing.
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Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2011, 9 a.m.
5K Run/ 1.5 mile Walk/ Kids Fun Run
Race Day Registration 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.: 5K & Walk $30, Kids Fun Run $15
Starts and finishes at , 9 a.m.
Results for the 5K race will be posted on www.SmilesTurkeyTrot.org.
All proceeds to benefit Smiles Change Lives: http://www.SmilesTurkeyTrot.org
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