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Our goal is to honor the memory of a courageous little boy who lost his battle to brain cancer in August, 2011 at the age of six. John truly was a superhero and all proceeds from our event go to the John Shapiro Superheroes Foundation and will benefit local families with children battling cancer.

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John’s Legacy Touches Many

February 6, 2017

Dear Nancy & Ron,
We cannot begin to thank you enough for the extreme generosity of the John Shapiro’s Superheroes Foundation.
Our journey began on September 23, 2015, when our 7 year old daughter, Maddie was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. Over the course of the past 14 months we have been in awe of the strength of our little girl. We could not be more proud of our little warrior & her very strong & supportive sisters; Abby (10 years old) & Isabelle (6 years old). Maddie has led us through this journey with grace, strength, bravery and courage. Along the way our family has been inspired by the kindness of others.
Most recently, our family has been blessed to receive the support of your foundation, The John Shapiro Superheroes. We are privileged to be a recipient of your Foundation’s generosity. We admire your ability to honor your son, John, in a way that supports families, like ours, struggling with the affects of childhood cancer. We are forever grateful that our family was touched by John’s legacy and are honored to be the recipients of a gift that exemplifies such extreme generosity and kindness. We are forever grateful.

With Sincere Appreciation,
Christine & Harry Swenson
Abigail, Madeline & Isabelle

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We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website:
🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
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We’d like to send a big thank you to @amlportraits and @barbaraleidyphotography for capturing all of the special moments of our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day💙❤️ links to their albums are available on our website: 🔗https://johnshapirosuperheroes.org/photos/
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We had so much fun yesterday with @goruntheday at the 14th Annual John Shapiros Superheroes run.  With 600 runners and walkers, it was a great celebration of John’s spirit!  We are so grateful for everyone who made the day so special❤️💙 Results are available at https://runtheday.com/results/summary/934689/?tab=results
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We had so much fun yesterday with @goruntheday at the 14th Annual John Shapiros Superheroes run. With 600 runners and walkers, it was a great celebration of John’s spirit! We are so grateful for everyone who made the day so special❤️💙 Results are available at https://runtheday.com/results/summary/934689/?tab=results
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It’s Race Day!  Here is the schedule for our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day!  Onsite registration and packet pickup opens at 730am, races start at 830! Come early to check out the raffles and enjoy the entertainment.  We are so excited to make this the best race day yet❤️💙
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It’s Race Day! Here is the schedule for our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day! Onsite registration and packet pickup opens at 730am, races start at 830! Come early to check out the raffles and enjoy the entertainment. We are so excited to make this the best race day yet❤️💙
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Just a reminder that Packet Pickup is this afternoon (Friday June 5th) from 4 to 630 at the St. Helena School library.  Come check out our raffles and pick up your bib and t-shirt! Its not too late to sign up, you can register onsite at packet pickup and on race day at our registration tent!
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Just a reminder that Packet Pickup is this afternoon (Friday June 5th) from 4 to 630 at the St. Helena School library. Come check out our raffles and pick up your bib and t-shirt! Its not too late to sign up, you can register onsite at packet pickup and on race day at our registration tent!
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Year 14 would not be complete without our raffle baskets! Enter for a chance to win:

“Your Lucky Day” - featuring  frame filled with scratch off lottery tickets

“A Cool Summer day” - featuring a HydroFlask Carryout cooler with Surfside refreshments 

“Family Zoo” - featuring a Family Membership to the Elmwood Park Zoo with special edition beer, pint glasses, and stuffed eagle

“Night on the Town” - featuring gift cards to Flirt Boutique, Radice, Blue Fin, From the Boot, and Frank’s Pizza, and a BYOB wine bag with 2 bottles of wine

“Car Wash and Wax” courtesy of Chris your Detail Guy - featuring a $250 car care service with John Shapiro’s Superheroes key lanyards & drink tumblers, and gift cards to Pudges 

“Hershey Park Happy” - featuring 4 tickets to Hershey Park with fun prize items 

“John Shapiro’s Superheroes Day at the Beach Swag Bag” - featuring race day branded beach bag, cooler bag, tank, wireless speaker, bandana, beach blanket & Gift Card for dinner for 2 at the Blue Bell Inn

Tickets will be available to purchase at Packet Pickup on Friday night and on site at race fay, Saturday morning.  Winners will be announced during the awards presentation.
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Year 14 would not be complete without our raffle baskets! Enter for a chance to win: “Your Lucky Day” - featuring frame filled with scratch off lottery tickets “A Cool Summer day” - featuring a HydroFlask Carryout cooler with Surfside refreshments “Family Zoo” - featuring a Family Membership to the Elmwood Park Zoo with special edition beer, pint glasses, and stuffed eagle “Night on the Town” - featuring gift cards to Flirt Boutique, Radice, Blue Fin, From the Boot, and Frank’s Pizza, and a BYOB wine bag with 2 bottles of wine “Car Wash and Wax” courtesy of Chris your Detail Guy - featuring a $250 car care service with John Shapiro’s Superheroes key lanyards & drink tumblers, and gift cards to Pudges “Hershey Park Happy” - featuring 4 tickets to Hershey Park with fun prize items “John Shapiro’s Superheroes Day at the Beach Swag Bag” - featuring race day branded beach bag, cooler bag, tank, wireless speaker, bandana, beach blanket & Gift Card for dinner for 2 at the Blue Bell Inn Tickets will be available to purchase at Packet Pickup on Friday night and on site at race fay, Saturday morning. Winners will be announced during the awards presentation.
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We want to thank the many donors who make Race Day so special! Thank you for donating your time and services.  These donors provide safety, entertainment, photography, post race nutrition, hydration, awards, and amazing raffle prizes.  We are so grateful for the generosity of our community❤️💙
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We want to thank the many donors who make Race Day so special! Thank you for donating your time and services. These donors provide safety, entertainment, photography, post race nutrition, hydration, awards, and amazing raffle prizes. We are so grateful for the generosity of our community❤️💙
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