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Manayunk Tomato Trot 5k for LUNGevity (Run/Walk)

If possible, we would love to suggest a press release for the following 5k, with net proceeds being donated to LUNGevity in support of the fight against lung cancer...
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The Couch Tomato Cafe' & The Tomato Bistro is hosting its second annual 5k charity trail run on Saturday 9/28 with a 4:30 race start time (registration begins at 2:30pm).   This fun-run (or walk) is called "Manayunk Tomato Trot" and will be held in Manayunk (PA) behind Main Street, along the river.  For more details, to to: http://www.TomatoTrot.com.
Proceeds are being donated to LUNGevity and several hundred runners will be participating.  The idea was created by owners Craig Mosmen & Michael Cassano, as a means of bringing awareness to the battle against lung cancer which sadly took the life of my father (Arnold F. Mosmen, Jr.).  The intention is also to establish this newly formed annual tradition in memory of him.   This fun-run will be timed by "Run The Day" race management group, who will track race times and post them online while using microchip timing equipment.  The run will start at the lock street parking lot in Manayunk and span about 1.5 miles west toward Conshohocken along the Manayunk tow path.  The race (and ceremony after the race) is being planned rain or shine.
After the race there will be a block party held in front of The Couch Tomato Cafe' & The Tomato Bistro with live acoustic music, a brief award ceremony, and free gourmet pizza slices being handed out to all runners.  The winner of the race will win FREE PIZZA for 1 full year.  The 2nd place winner will receive free pizza for 6 months, and 3rd place will win free pizza for 3 months (limit 1 large pizza per week).  Other prizes will also exist for different age categories, etc...
All registrants will receive lots of freebies, including a Tomato Trot T-shirt and a few vouchers for The Couch Tomato Cafe' & The Tomato Bistro (www.ManayunkTomato.com) to be used after race day, free slices and more!   Also, all runners and their guests that dine at The Tomato Bistro for dinner after the race will further help LUNGevity, as The Tomato Bistro will be donating 5% of their guest check to the organization!  However, reservations must be made asap for those that are interested, as we expect seats to fill up fast!  Reservations can be made by calling 215-483-2233 x. 2.
To register for the 1st annual Manayunk Tomato Trot, you may register online at www.TomatoTrot.com, OR arrive at 102 Rector St. Phila PA 19127 by 2:30pm to sign up.  The registration fee is $30 on race day at the registration table.  All registrants will receive a microchip, T-shirt, runner's bib, and packet of menu vouchers starting at 2:30pm on race day.

We look forward to your support and participation! 
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Craig Mosmen
Owner, The Couch Tomato Cafe' & The Tomato Bistro 
P.O. Box 55440
102 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
http://www.ManayunkTomato.comCell: (267) 971-4351
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