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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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Alyssa’s Story

December 6, 2023

My daughter, Alyssa, was first diagnosed with B-Cell ALL in December 2018. Aly rang the bell signifying her end of treatment for ALL in February 2021. She walked away stronger and braver than anyone could have imagined.

After 2.5 years of relative peace Alyssa’s Leukemia has relapsed.

She is going to have to go through lot of the same type of treatments that she went through last time. Yet this time already feels very different. (Everything seems a little more intense.)

We are completely shocked and heartbroken that she has to go through again.

Her diagnosis was confirmed yesterday, on her birthday and she had to go through a long crazy day of treatment and had a new port put in as well (Happy Birthday!) She had to get a new port put in as well because the one that was put in got infected. She is now starting her next round of chemo and will have to go in every day next week for 6 hour each day. This will be a long two year battle.

Our entire family, especially ALY, would love to thank John Shapiro Superheroes! This will help us with so much when it comes to tolls, gas and food while we are there during Aly’s treatment. Truly thank you so much we hope to pay it forward one day to a family that is going through what we are. Thank you so much again for the bottoms of our hearts!!!

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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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