FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT Scott Gilbert 717-‐531-‐1887 [email protected] Hersheypark to Host 5K Run and Fun Walk to Conquer Childhood Cancer The Conquer Run 5K benefits Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Hershey, PA -‐ The Conquer Run 5K is a competitive run and fun walk through Hersheypark, benefitting Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. View last year’s photo gallery here. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Discounted registration opens May 1st – this event will sell out! Register online at www.ConquerRun.com We invite you to join Four Diamonds child and this year’s Conquer Run Hero, Lydia, on a 5K adventure through Hersheypark! Help this brave 3-‐year-‐old conquer childhood cancer by collecting each of the four diamonds – courage, strength, honesty, and wisdom – along the course! These diamonds symbolize the attributes needed to conquer childhood cancer. Learn more about these diamonds and our history here! Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 -‐ $10,000 and can be customized to meet your company’s needs. We offer companies meaningful engagement opportunities with Four Diamonds through this event, as well as the chance to make a direct impact in the lives of children and their families. About Four Diamonds: The Four Diamonds mission is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research. Each year, Four Diamonds provides direct support to approximately 600 children with cancer – 100 who are newly diagnosed and 500 who are continuing their fight. Since its creation in 1972, Four Diamonds has helped more than 3,500 children and families and supported a diverse platform of pediatric cancer research projects at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Our goal is to improve treatments and, ultimately, find a cure. About Childhood Cancer: Childhood cancer is the #1 disease killer of children in the United States – more than asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. Treatment outcomes for children with cancer have made tremendous improvements in the past 50 years, but the reality is one in five children with cancer will still die of their disease within five years. Four Diamonds is working to save all children from this deadly diagnosis. Event Information: The Conquer Run benefits Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Saturday, October 3, 2015 Hersheypark 100 West Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Website: www.ConquerRun.com Connect with us on Twitter at @ConquerRun Hersheypark Stadium will be open to spectators free of charge!