Sam Robb 5K and Fun Run to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.
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Thursday, February 7
CURE Childhood Cancer announces the 5th annual Sam Robb Memorial 5K and Fun Run, which will be held in Newtown Park in Johns Creek on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 a.m. The race honors Sam Robb, the son of Sam and Annamarie Robb of Roswell, an athlete who lost his battle with osteosarcoma at the age of 20 in 2007. Event proceeds benefit The Sam Robb Fund of CURE Childhood Cancer. The first Sam Robb Memorial 5K Run/Walk was held in November 2008 and organized by Andrew George, Sam’s friend, fellow Centennial High School graduate and the son of pediatric oncologist Brad George, who treated Sam throughout his illness. “I remember Sam’s perseverance and his quiet strength as he went through treatment,” Andrew George said. “I organized this race not …
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This year's run, in memory of Roswell resident and high school athlete Sam Robb, will be held at Newtown Park.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
The family of former Blessed Trinity athlete continues the fight against cancer, even after his death from osteosarcoma with the 4th Annual "Sam Robb Memorial 5K and Fun Run" to be held in Newtown Park this Saturday, Feb. 4. The race honors Sam Robb, the son of Sam and Annamarie Robb of Roswell. A stellar Blessed Trinity High School athlete and incredible human being, Sam lost his battle with osteosarcoma at the age of 20 in 2007. The first Sam Robb Memorial 5K Run/Walk was held in November 2008 and organized by Andrew George, Sam’s friend, a Centennial High School graduate and the son of pediatric oncologist Brad George, who treated Sam throughout his illness. “I remember Sam’s perseverance and his quiet strength as he went through …
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Newtown Park
3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA
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