Saturday, May 9, 2009
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School
Upper School Campus Football Field
1000 St. Stephen’s Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
(click HERE for a map)
Come out and help Mattie and his family in their fight against osteosarcoma. Join us for a fun day of family activities, delicious food and a springtime walk in the fresh air.
One-mile March around the Track
Face Painting
Old-Fashioned Games
Breakfast, Homemade Treats, Pizza for Purchase
Balloon Animals
Mother's Day Crafts and Gifts
Quilt Raffle
Nationals vs. Red Sox Ticket Raffle
Please Pre-Register to the Right -->
ABOUT MATTIE BROWN
Mattie Brown is a 7 year-old boy battling osteosarcoma, a very deadly form of bone cancer. Osteosarcoma causes bone cells to divide rapidly, preventing normal bone tissue from forming. Mattie was diagnosed with cancer in both of his arms, one wrist and one of his leg bones. He underwent surgery in the fall of 2008 to remove four tumors and now has prostheses in both of his arms and right leg. Mattie has been undergoing chemotherapy since August 2008. Since then, Mattie has spent more days and nights in the hospital than at home. Mattie also faces years of physical therapy to learn how to use his new limbs. Mattie was a student at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia when he was diagnosed. Prior to that, he attended preschool at Resurrection Children’s Center in Alexandria.
10:00 am: Registration Opens / Family Fun Begins!
11:30 am: Convocation
12:00 pm: March Begins
12:45 pm: Magic Show
1:00 pm: Raffle Drawing
1:30 pm: Festival Ends
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Please send an email to: mattiemarchvolunteer@gmail.com
Hotel Accommodations:
The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center has been so gracious and is offering a special rate of $79/night. The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center is located at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria. Check-in on Friday, May 8 and depart on Sunday, May 10. Their phone number is (703) 845-2615. Mention discount code: MAT. Cut off date: 2 weeks prior to arrival. Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to arrival.
Click HERE to access the hotel's web site.
If you like you may also make a donation to Mattie's Fund by clicking on the "Donate" button below. All proceeds go directly to support Mattie and his fight against cancer. Thank you for your generosity! Donations are not tax deductible.