3rd Annual IMS Marathon
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Sunday, February 20, 2011, the Integrated Medical Services (IMS) Arizona Marathon, MasterBlock Half Marathon, and Wal-Mart Marathon Relay will, again, be sweeping through the West Valley. The IMS Arizona Marathon will consist of a full (Boston Marathon qualifying) marathon, a half marathon, marathon relay, and a 5K walk/run. This race takes runners, joggers, and walkers through six West Valley cities noted for their ever increasing culture, professional sports venues, shopping adventures, and fine family living. Come out and enjoy the sensational Arizona weather and compete in one of the three races that best suits you. Whether you make this your first or finest race! Register now for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon or Relay and receive a tech t-shirt.

We're going Green!

News:

IMS Arizona Marathon Scholarship:

The IMS Arizona Marathon in conjunction with Integrated Medical Services Health Foundation will award a new college scholarship of up to $2,000. College bound Agua Fria Union High School District students who intend to pursue a professional healthcare degree or medically related career in the allied health profession are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

IMS Arizona Marathon scholarship applications will be accepted until March 15th. Interested candidates should visit the career counselor office at their high school or fill out the following application to apply. The IMS Arizona Marathon scholarship will award $500 annually to the deserving recipient.

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The IMS Arizona Marathon is raising money and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)

Joshua Gass is a blood cancer survivor whose volunteer and fundraising efforts through his team, “Joshua and Friends” have raised $86,000 for cancer research.  His own words beautifully explain why he was given the title “Person with a Purpose” through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
    
“Hi. My name is Joshua Gass.  I have acute lymphocytic leukemia. I found out I had this disease in June of ’06, just one month before my 7th birthday. It was pretty scary when they first said I had cancer, but I think I’m pretty strong and I think I’m going to be okay.  But, it’s year 3 of my treatment plan and I’ve had some really hard times.  Everyday there are so many needles and so many meds that make me feel crummy, but the worst is that I’ve spent LOTS of time in the hospital. Much of it I don’t remember because my body got too tired to work and they had to use machines to keep me alive.  I can’t wait till next October when chemo will end and I can be me again!  I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up, but I know God has a really big plan for me.  For now, Ill just try to help find a cure so we can get rid of this stinkin’ disease.  I hope you’ll help me!”

UPDATE JANUARY 2010:  Joshua Gass, now 10, is now finally "chemo free"!  Thirty-nine months of countless pills, pokes, prods and very uncertain months in hospital, he has remained hopeful that tomorrow would be brighter - not just for himself, but for all of those facing blood cancer.  Joshua has most recently been chosen to serve as Arizona's Ambassador through the Children's Miracle Network.

The IMS Arizona Marathon supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!  A portion of net proceeds will be offered to support it's mission to fund blood cancer research and patient services.