Florida Here We Come!

It’s almost time for the second event in the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon series.  Team TSF will be traveling to St. Petersburg, FL on February 12, 2012 for the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete ½ Marathon Series. 

The goal of Team TSF, and Turner Syndrome Foundation, Inc., is to raise awareness for Turner Syndrome.  Turner Syndrome is the number one chromosomal condition in women, affecting 1 in every 2000 girls.  Even though it is fairly common, Turner Syndrome is little known.  In fact, most patients don’t get diagnosed until around the age of 14, keeping them from important treatments and therapies. 

“We need research to find new and better treatments plus education for expecting parents,” adds John Dunn, a Team TSF member whose granddaughter has TS. 

By participating with Dunn and Team TSF in the St. Pete marathon, you will be helping bring awareness to Turner Syndrome which will, hopefully, help lower the diagnosing age for patients.  The earlier TS girls begin treatments and therapies the better.

If you don’t feel like walking or running the marathon, Team TSF can always use volunteers the day of the event, or you can come and cheer on the participants. 

“[The St. Pete Event is a great way] to stimulate people asking questions at the race about TS  [as well as] a great way to promote healthy life style and spread positive messages,” said Dunn. 

Beyond an opportunity to spread the news about TS, the event is a great way to have fun with friends and family, and meet new people.  The race will be held on a flat, easy course with music at every mile.  Perfect for any level of athletic ability.  There will also be a pre race pasta party and a post race concert headlined by Flo Rida. 

Can’t make it to Florida?  Team TSF will be participating in events in Nashville, TN in April; Long Branch, NJ in May; and Seattle, WA in June. 

For more information, or to register for the event, visit:

Turner Syndrome Foundation website: www.tsfusa.org or email coach@teamtsf.org

Official Event Website: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/st-petersburg

Donate online!

Turner Syndrome Foundation, Inc., PO Box 726, Holmdel, NJ 07733

www.TurnerSyndromeFoundation.org