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Bike MS
Sept. 8-9
Starts in New Bern, N.C.
www.msbike.org
Gear up for this fabulous event, which raises money to support people living with multiple sclerosis.
Bike MS cyclists enjoy two full days of riding through rural eastern North Carolina. Each day, they can choose to travel 30, 75, 50 or 100 miles on fully supported routes. At the conclusion of each day's ride, cyclists are greeted by cheerful volunteers and live entertainment as well as delicious food and drinks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run
Sept. 8
Sanderson High School, Raleigh
www.ovarianawareness.org
Come out and meet ovarian cancer survivor and two-time Olympic gymnastics champion Shannon Miller at the 2012 Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awareness Walk.
The walk raises the level of awareness of ovarian cancer, provides financial support for research, and pays tribute to those touched by the disease.

 

 

 

 

March of Dimes 5K Run for Healthier Babies
Sept. 29
Morrisville
www.marchofdimes.com/northcarolina
This fun-filled day for the whole family raises tens of thousands of dollars each year to improve the health of moms and babies. It includes a competitive 5K race as well as a 1-mile Fun Run.
The money that's raised supports life-saving research and educational programs aimed at giving every baby a healthy start.