Team McGraw is lacing up to make a difference
SAN DIEGO - The ING Philadelphia Distance Run has announced that The Tug McGraw Foundation (TMF), founded in honor of legendary Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw to raise funds for brain cancer research, is now an official charity partner of this year's race, which will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2008.
"Philadelphia meant as much to Tug as he meant to the city, and we hope everyone is ready to suit up and run the through the streets of Philadelphia with Team McGraw," said TMF Honorary Chairman, Tim McGraw, Tug's son and a GRAMMY® Award-winning musician.
Tug McGraw is remembered not only for his zany antics and his screwball, but for the passion with which he played the game. A hero to Philadelphians and to baseball fans everywhere, in 1980, Tug led the Phillies to their only World Series Championship.
Members of Team McGraw and representatives of the Philadelphia Phillies, including ESPN commentator John Kruk and Tug's former teammate Greg "The Bull" Luzinski, still a fan favorite and owner of Bull's Barbecue at Citizens Bank Park, will run to raise awareness and funds for both TMF and Phillies Charities, Inc.
"We are so pleased Team McGraw and the Tug McGraw Foundation are partnering with the ING Philadelphia Distance Run this year," said Adam Zocks, General Manager of the event. "Over its 31-year history the event has become one of the premiere half-marathons in the country. This year's race will be no different as runners from throughout the world will once again take to the streets of Philadelphia and benefit a great cause in the Tug McGraw Foundation."
The ING Philadelphia Distance Run has been one of the most popular and respected half-marathons in the country for over 30 years. The 13.1 mile scenic course showcases many of the city's celebrated and historic sites. In addition to the picturesque course that traverses Center City and the roads along the Schuylkill River, the race features live bands performing on stages along the route and races for children between the ages of three and twelve.
For more information about running with Team McGraw, including registration details and information on a special discount for Team McGraw runners, visit: TeamMcGraw.org
For more information about the race, go to INGPhiladelphiaDistanceRun.com or call (800) 311-1255.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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