Fact Sheet

Making Precious Strides (MP= S), Inc. will hold its Second Annual Z= ach’s Run on Sunday, September 30.

Zach’s Run is a 5K (3.1 mile) run and 1-mile fun w= alk open to all ages. Zach’s Run honors local 5-year old Zachary Dearth o= f Egg Harbor Township, NJ- diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome in 2005.

Registration will begin at 8am. Race will start at 9am.

Race will take place along the Atlantic City Boardwalk-= Oscar McClinton Park located at North Maine and Madison Avenues.

The 5K race will feature several age group categories including men’s and women’s categories of 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Trophies a= nd medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.

Awards will also be given to the overall top three runne= rs in the men’s and women’s division.

The youngest finisher will receive a special award.

Pre-Registration cost is $20; Day-of Registration is $25=

Food, beverages, and entertainment will be provided by l= ocal radio sponsor SoJo 104.5 and a special appearan= ce by the Soul Line dancers.

About Zachary

The race’s namesake and local child Zachary Dearth= was diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome in July, 2005 at the age of 3. Zachary currently undergoes weekly infusions as part of his Enzyme Replacement Therapy that helps slow down the progress of the disease. He has tubes in his ears and wears hearing aids to assist in his hearing. He attends physical and speech therapy regularly. He also participates in the = Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped as part of his physical therapy. Zachary will begin kindergarten this fall. To learn more about Zachary, you can visit his pers= onal web page at: http://www.makingpreciousstrides.org/zachs-corner.asp

About Hunter Syndrome

Hunter Syndrome or (Mucopolysaccharidosis (M= PS) Type II) is a life-threatening, genetic disease that affects the body's abi= lity to break down mucopolysaccharides in joints and= soft tissue leading to life-long complications. There is currently no cure = for Hunter Syndrome, however research initiatives are underway.

About Making Precious Strides<= o:p>

Zachary’s parents Cheryl (Betz) Dearth and Chris Dearth originally of Somers Point and Margate, NJ respectively founded Making Precious Strides, I= nc. to generate greater awareness and contribute funds towards national medical research initiatives for a cure for Hunter Syndrome. Zach’s Run is the annual flagship event of MPS= , Inc. MPS, Inc. was incorporated i= n the state of New Jersey in 2006.

The First Annual Zach’s = Run held in 2006 drew four hundred runners and walkers and = raised over $35,000- the majority of which will go to research centers currently working on a cure for Hunter Syndrome. The other money has been designated = for families affected by the life-threatening disease and local educational awareness programs.

To donate, register for the ra= ce, become a sponsor or learn more about MPS, Inc. visit www.zachsrun.org or www.makingpreciousstrides.or= g.

Company Conta= ct

Zach’s Run c/o Making Precious Strides, Inc.

3121-D Fire Road #321 =

Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234=

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