Who: The Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation (501 C-3) (TAX ID: 80-0697671)

What: Every Heart Counts 5k (EHC) and Taste of Fairfax Corner

When: April 17, 2016, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Run begins at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Fairfax Corner, Fairfax Virginia

Why: To carry out our mission to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in our Youth

Please join us on Sunday, April 17 at 7:30am for the first annual Every Heart Counts 5k run/walk at Fairfax Corner in Fairfax, VA. Race begins at 9:00 am.  This event will benefit the Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in young adults. The course is paved and encircles the bustling Fairfax Corner Center and winding neighboring roads. 

We will also host the first Taste of Fairfax Corner! To our runners delight there will be tastings available from 10 fabulous Fairfax Corner restaurants and will be available to all of the race participants...well deserved delicacies after your exercise!

If you are not a runner or walker, bring a blanket and relax around the fountain listening to live music with your favorite refreshments. If you live out of town or just can't make it to the race, register for our VIRTUAL RACE by completing the registration and your T-shirt will be sent to you. On race day, run the race near your home or athletic field. You will be running for a great cause and we will even post your “Selfies” on our webpage.

The race will start and finish near the plaza at Fairfax Corner, just a block away from the Potomac River Running Store in Fairfax.

Our Registration Fees are as follows:

Early Bird Special January - February 29: $25

March 1 - April 15: $35 (online registration closes at 8:00 p.m. on 4/15)

April 16 through April 17 during packet pick up and race day: $40

Swag: Participants who registered before April 1 will be guaranteed a commemorative race t-shirt. All others will receive a shirt on first come first serve. 

Awards: The race will be chip-timed with awards for the top male and female finisher, as well as male and female in each age group; 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

Packet pickup:  April 16 at the Potomac River Running Store at Fairfax Corner, 11895 Grand Commons Ave, Fairlfax, VA 22030 from 12:00-4:00 pm and then again on the plaza the morning of the race starting at 7:30 am. 

Heart Level Sponsorship: 

§       One Heart $250.00: One raffle ticket, Name on Website/Banner

§       Two Hearts $500.00:  Two raffle tickets, Name on Website/Banner, Social Post

§     Three Hearts $750.00:  Three raffle tickets, Name on Website/Banner, Social Posts and Tee Shirts

§       Four Hearts $1500.00:  Four raffle tickets, Name on Website/Banner, Social Posts and Tee Shirts

§      Five Hearts $2500.00:  Five raffle tickets, Name on Website/Banner, Social Posts and Tee Shirts

§       Six Hearts $5,000.00:  Six raffle tickets, Name on Website/Banner, Social Posts, Tee Shirts and Water Stop Publicity

§       LUCKY SEVEN HEARTS SPONSOR $10,000.00:  10 raffle tickets, Top name on Website/Banner, Social Posts, Tee Shirts and all EHC Marketing Materials. Name announced at the beginning of the race

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