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George and Shay Hirsch’s causes for your consideration

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. When Shay was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer, back in 2002, we turned to the MMRF for advice and support. Founded by the extraordinary Kathy Giusti, the MMRF has been the leader in raising money for research to extend survival rates and find a cure for this disease.

http://www.active.com/donate/2009NYCMarathon/MMRF09GHirsch

Shoe4Africa began as a program to provide running shoes for children in Africa who often had no shoes at all. Founded by Toby Tanser and chaired by Anthony Edwards, Shoe4Africa is now committed to building the largest pediatric hospital in Africa in Eldoret, Kenya.

http://www.shoe4africa.org/marathon.htm

Team for Kids. Under the dynamic leadership of Mary Wittenberg, the New York Road Runners have greatly expanded their community outreach programs. Youth services headed by Cliff Sperber serve more than 100,000 young people with after school health and fitness programs. Many of the children are at high risk for diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

https://www.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/mar-programs/nyrrf/team/2009/donations.htm