Thursday, April 29, 2010

Updated Press Release and Schedule of Events

(Daniel Island) This Saturday, May 8, it’s all about Mom and the people who love her. The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression Awareness will host the 2010 Moms’ Run, which will start at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island and proceed through the beautiful Etiwan Park and Codner's Ferry neighborhoods.

The race will begin at 8:30am and will be followed by a finish line celebration at Blackbaud Stadium: Food from Daniel Island restaurants, live music by Frank Royster, face painting, and a special appearance by Cupcake the Clown.

The race course is certified and runners will be timed by RMS Sports. Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners and the top three winners in each age division.

$25 to register; $10 for children 12 and under. Strollers welcome!

Schedule of Events:


Friday, May 7, Pre-Race Pasta-Dinner at Daniel Island Grille*
5-8pm
$10 for Pasta Dinner, includes choice of several yummy sauces and pasta, plus Caesar or house salad
Daniel Island Grille is located at 259 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, 29492
*proceeds benefit the RRCF

Saturday, May 8, West Stands, Blackbaud Stadium

6:30-8am - Late registration and packet pick-up (plenty of parking available)

8:30am -Race begins
-Race starts at Blackbaud Stadium and proceeds through the Etiwan Park and Codner's Ferry neighborhoods. Finish line at Blackbaud Stadium

9:00 - Finish Line Celebration begins
10:00- Awards Ceremony
11:00- Door prizes announced
11:30- Festivities conclude

Noon- Post Race Reception at Daniel Island Grille*
"Make Your Own" Bloody Mary Bar
*A portion of the proceeds to benefit the RRCF

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Moms' Run Featured in Moultrie News

This article by Moultrie News reporter, Helen Ravenel, is the heart and soul of the 2010 Moms' Run.

"Helena Bradford remembers her daughter, Ruth Rhoden Craven as “bubbly and happy, someone who loved people and loved her cats.”
The Wando High School and College of Charleston graduate was also a good student with lots of friends, remembers her mother.

“She never had a day of depression in her entire life,” said Bradford.

But all of that changed when Craven became pregnant with her son, Andrew."

Click here to read the rest of the article.

Friday, April 9, 2010