2009 Press Release


"The UltraSports races--the PALM100 on March 28 and KEYS100 on May 16--are great vehicles for our organization to raise public awareness as well as funding to fulfill our mission," stated Ann Marie Fox, a Board Member of The Richard J. Fox Foundation. "We are delighted to work with UltraSports LLC on this new event, the PALM100, which promotes fitness while raising money for the fight against prostate cancer."

Registration for the PALM100 Six Runner Team Relay, including "Team ONE in 100", can be completed online at www.palm100.com or by mail by downloading a registration form at www.palm100.com.

ABOUT ULTRASPORTS, LLC.:  A company of runners, for runners, UltraSports LLC is dedicated to creating and directing high quality ultra-marathon length running events in Florida and in other locations throughout the United States.  Based in Fort Lauderdale, the Company promotes ultra-running in general and is focused at present on creating 100-mile team relay races and individual ultramarathon events in its home state.

ABOUT THE RICHARD J. FOX FOUNDATION: The Richard J. Fox Foundation, established in 1988, is dedicated to increasing awareness of prostate cancer through education and outreach and for finding a cure through the funding of cutting edge research. Since its founding, over $2 million has been raised to establish one of the largest free screening programs in the United States.  Foundation funds have also generated NIH grants for the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University, a Foundation funding priority. New research programs for gene mapping and ground breaking work using MRI's with prostate cancer patients are also underway.  Since 2005, funding has also been provided for South Florida charities and medical facilities for local educational outreach and free prostate cancer screenings.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with Bob Becker, please contact:

Bob Becker
Race Director
UltraSports, LLC

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