Jefferson H. Ridgdill
Camp Boggy Creek

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November 29th, 2008 8 a.m.-1p.m.
New Smyrna Beach , Fl .


 


 
 

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed our format to a 4-Mile Run/Walk.

The 3rd Annual Jefferson H. Ridgdill “Run to the Sun” Memorial 4-Mile Run/Walk will be held Saturday, November 29th, on Thanksgiving weekend. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and take place at Riverside Park in beautiful New Smyrna Beach.. The unique route will cross 2 bridges as we will make a loop, crossing over the North Causeway and South Causeways. Awards presented for overall male/female  (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) and 1st, 2nd, 3rd category finishers. A Bamahas cruise & hotel vacation for two will be awarded to the top male and top female finisher which is valued at over $1,000.

We are proud to have raised over $15,000 in our first 2 years for local charities in memory of Jeff. Everyone is welcome to walk or run and support this year's wonderful cause, Camp Boggy Creek.


Camp Boggy Creek is a permanent, year-round facility where children between the ages of 7-16 with chronic or life-threatening illnesses can come at no charge to them or their families. The cost of staffing and operating the camp is covered by contributions from individuals, healthcare partnerships, foundations and corporations. Their mission is to enrich the lives of children who have chronic or life threatening illnesses by creating camping experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.
Sarah and Boggy Creek campers
Camper Sarah, pictured 4th from left, suffered from cancer as a child and spent many summers making friends at Camp Boggy Creek with other children who shared her pain.  Sarah is a native of Volusia County, and doing so well, she is giving back to other children who believe they are defined by their illness, until they come to Boggy.  Sarah outgrew Boggy as a camper, but joined the camp’s Leadership in Training program, and has volunteered for two summers.  Today she’s a full time counselor and is happy to help these brave children. She understands and shares with them that this is so much more than camp... it is a week of empowerment and a celebration of life.

Camp Boggy Creek provides a safe and exciting camp experience for children with:

  • Asthma
  • Cancer and blood-related disorders
  • Craniofacial disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Heart disease
  • Hemophilia
  • Immunology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Rheumatic disease
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Spina Bifida
  • Transplants
  • Disorders requiring ventilator assistance
Boggy Creek gives campers a chance to normalize their lives by being with children battling the same illness. "Everyone is just the same as me!" It also offers critical support to the parents, guardians and siblings of these amazing campers. You can learn more about Camp Boggy Creek by visiting www.boggycreek.org.


Contact Angi Ridgdill Palmieri for sponsorship opportunities and additional info at:

904-742-5299

angi@runtothesun4jeff.com