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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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Holiday Gratitude

November 25, 2018

Dear Nancy and Ron,

I can’t begin to thank you enough for you generous donation to my son Jaidan, especially around this time of year! I am a single mother of 3, I just recently had a baby in October and with traveling back and forth to CHOP often I am unable to work at the moment. Just as I thought I wasn’t going to be able to give my kids a good Christmas this year this happened and I am so grateful!!

Jaidan was diagnosed with ALL (Accute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) on April 11, 2018 shortly after his 6th birthday. Still to this day he doesn’t understand why all of this is happening to him. The hospital has explained to him that his blood is “sick”. To say the least our lives have been flipped upside down, hearing my son has cancer was the most devastating news I have yet to receive. He did have surgery shortly after being diagnosed to have a port placed. He was hospitalized at CHOP for a week. We struggled with high fevers, heart issues, mood swings, and learning how to cope with all of this at home. The physical, emotional, and financial struggle of dealing with this is tremendous. Through it all Jaidan has overall been a strong little boy and responding well to treatment. We have a long road ahead of us but we pray for better days. Thank you for all you do and for all your time and dedication put into helping families during our lowest time.

Thanks to organizations like yourself it makes times like these a little more easy! I know this will bring a huge smile to his face. 

God Bless,

Meagan

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Just 13 days til our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day!  Be part of the fun on June 6 at St. Helena School in Blue Bell.  You can run, walk, cheer or volunteer!  You won’t want to miss the fun!  Register or sign up to volunteer today❤️💙🦸🦸‍♀️#johnshapirosuperhero5k #year14#behappyandloveeveryone
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Just 13 days til our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes Race day! Be part of the fun on June 6 at St. Helena School in Blue Bell. You can run, walk, cheer or volunteer! You won’t want to miss the fun! Register or sign up to volunteer today❤️💙🦸🦸‍♀️#johnshapirosuperhero5k #year14#behappyandloveeveryone
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Tomorrow May 20 is the LAST day to guarantee a race shirt with your registration!  Don’t miss out, our year 14 shirt is a keeper!  Register now 🔗https://runtheday.com/register/detail/14th-annual-john-shapiro-superheroes-5k-2026-mf7/
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Tomorrow May 20 is the LAST day to guarantee a race shirt with your registration! Don’t miss out, our year 14 shirt is a keeper! Register now 🔗https://runtheday.com/register/detail/14th-annual-john-shapiro-superheroes-5k-2026-mf7/
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Time’s a ticking… May 20th is the last day to guarantee getting your race shirt!  Don’t miss out! Register today! 
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Time’s a ticking… May 20th is the last day to guarantee getting your race shirt! Don’t miss out! Register today! 🔗https://runtheday.com/register/detail/14th-annual-john-shapiro-superheroes-5k-2026-mf7/
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Just 4 weeks to go til our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes race day!  Whether you are competing for a PR, enjoying a 1 mile walk with your friends, or cheering on your little one at the kids fun run, you wont want to miss it!  Register today!  The last day to guarantee your race day shirt is May 20.

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Just 4 weeks to go til our 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes race day! Whether you are competing for a PR, enjoying a 1 mile walk with your friends, or cheering on your little one at the kids fun run, you wont want to miss it! Register today! The last day to guarantee your race day shirt is May 20. 🔗 https://runtheday.com/register/detail/14th-annual-john-shapiro-superheroes-5k-2026-mf7/
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Good luck to our friends and sponsor @bayabar_pennsylvania on their Grand Opening tomorrow 5/16!  The Kovatches are long time supporters of our cause, volunteering and running since Year 1!  We are so excited for them and happy to announce they will be providing specials on June 6 to customers wearing our year 14 shirt!  So register for your shirt today and enjoy a bayabar treat on race day! Remember May 20 is the deadline to guarantee getting  your shirt! 🔗to register in bio.
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Good luck to our friends and sponsor @bayabar_pennsylvania on their Grand Opening tomorrow 5/16! The Kovatches are long time supporters of our cause, volunteering and running since Year 1! We are so excited for them and happy to announce they will be providing specials on June 6 to customers wearing our year 14 shirt! So register for your shirt today and enjoy a bayabar treat on race day! Remember May 20 is the deadline to guarantee getting your shirt! 🔗to register in bio.
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All signs point to registering for the 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5k, 1 mile walk and kids fun run!  Come out on June 6 to St. Helena School in Blue Bell.  Register today! 🔗in bio
All signs point to registering for the 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5k, 1 mile walk and kids fun run!  Come out on June 6 to St. Helena School in Blue Bell.  Register today! 🔗in bio
All signs point to registering for the 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5k, 1 mile walk and kids fun run!  Come out on June 6 to St. Helena School in Blue Bell.  Register today! 🔗in bio
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All signs point to registering for the 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5k, 1 mile walk and kids fun run! Come out on June 6 to St. Helena School in Blue Bell. Register today! 🔗in bio
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