Sevierville, Tennessee – October 1, 2009 – Area runners and walkers have a new opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Tanger Outlet’s first annual 5K run/walk will be held Saturday, October 24 at Tanger Five Oaks, 1645 Parkway. The event begins at 8 a.m.
    Teams of enthusiastic citizens are asked to participate through either preregistration of $20 per individual by October 17 or by registering by the day of the race for $25 per individual. Day of race registration will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
    The first 350 registrants will receive a goody bag and t-shirt. All participants have an opportunity to win a Smoky Mountain vacation.
    “The funds raised will enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through educational programs, research and services to patients,” said Robin Kurtz, chair of the 2010 Relay For Life of Sevier County. “Due to the generosity of corporate sponsors including L’eggs, Hanes, Bali, Playtex; Champion Outlet; Knoxville News Sentinel; SmartBank; Five Oaks Development Group; Joseph Construction; Burchfiel-Kile Enterprises; Blalock Ready Mix and Ripley’s, the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.”
    Information about how to form a team or become involved is available from Charisse Tinker, Assistant General Manager, Tanger Five Oaks, by phone at (865) 453-1053, or visit wwwtangeroutlet.com.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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