Last year's event drew more than 300 people from South Jersey. The event has increased awareness of Hunter Syndrome while raising over $85,000 for medical research since 2006.

5th Annual Zach’s Run is September 18, 2010

This year’s fifth annual Zach’s Run will return to Ocean City, NJ and host a 5K run, 1-mile family fun walk as well as children’s activities including the annual Tot Trot, games, face painting and more. All registered participants will enjoy food, drinks, and event t-shirts (while supplies last).

Prizes are awarded to participants in the 5K run. The 5K course and 1-mile walk will begin on the Boardwalk and end at Carey Stadium. Timing will be provided by L&M Computer Sports.

Registration opens: 7:30 am • Race start: 9:00 am

Location: 6th Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ

Proceeds will be used to support MPS II, Hunter Syndrome, medical research. For more information on Hunter Syndrome, visit www.makingpreciousstrides.org.

Making Precious Strides, Inc. presented a check for $20,000 for medical research related to Hunter Syndrome.

$20,000 Donated to Leading

Medical Research Hospital

A check for $20,000 was presented at the 2009 Zach's Run for medical research initiatives. Making Precious Strides, Inc., the host organization of Zach’s Run, presented a check to the North Carolina Children’s Hospital for the third consecutive year. The hospital currently has one of the nation's leading research programs specializing in MPS-related research led by Dr. Joseph Muenzer.

Research and clinical trials have lead to the introduction of Elaprase, an enzyme replacement therapy that has proven to reduce the affects in MPS II patients. More information regarding these research efforts will be posted on our parent site, http://www.makingpreciousstrides.org.