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Come Out to the 3rd Annual Madison Beggs Kicks 4 Kids Soccer Marathon Sept. 13

The event is in its third year, and supports pediatric cancer in the name of Madison Beggs, a young Howell girl who lost her life to cancer.

On Saturday, September 13th, the 3rd Annual Madison Beggs Kicks 4 Kids Soccer Marathon will be held at Soldier Memorial Park in Howell Township.

Madison Beggs Kicks 4 Kids Soccer Marathon is an event being held in memory of Madison Beggs, a young girl from Howell who fought courageously fought for twenty-two months against brain cancer. Madison, sadly, lost her life in June of 2012, but she is remembered by all who knew her as a brave and courageous girl who inspired all to be strong and to never give up. Her positive attitude toward her fight led to her motto, “One Day at a Time”.

Our goal through the Soccer Marathon is to make a positive impact on as many lives as we can. If we can positively affect just one life, then we will have made the world a better place. Our past two soccer marathons have been very successful, as we raised $50,000 to donate to pediatric cancer.

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This year’s event will consist of the soccer marathon, a gift auction, music, carnival games, and so much more, including: food, a raffle, inflatables, a dunk tank, the Howell Elk’s soccer shootout, face painting, and even more!

We are sponsored by The Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer, an approved 501c3. In order for this event to be successful, we are relying on the generosity of establishments through sponsorships and donations, as well as in soccer team registrations. The proceeds of this year’s marathon will go to The Robert Wood Johnson Oncology Floor, The Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer, and The St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

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For more information on sponsorship, donations, or registration, please contact:
Jayne McDevitt: Executive Board Member– jmcdevitt100@gmail.com
Debbie McDevitt: Executive Board Member– mcdevitt@optonline.net
Tara Vazquez: Executive Board Member/ Treasurer- taravazquez67@gmail.com

Or visit us on Facebook at: Madison Beggs- Kicks 4 Kids Or on Twitter @ madisonbeggsK4K

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