RYAN ANDREW KAISER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TO HOLD 3RD ANNUAL RYAN'S RUN

press release

Who: Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF), a 501c3
What: 3rd Annual Ryan’s Run, a Run for the Heart, 5k Run- Walk
Where: The Mountain Hill School, Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ
When: Saturday, June 24, 2006. Start Time: 9:00 am
Why: a benefit race, raising funds for and awareness of the RAKMF

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — On Saturday June 24, 2006 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold a 5k run starting at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile race/walk meandering through Middletown’s scenic horse country. Kid’s race will follow.

The event will start at 9:00 a.m. followed by an award ceremony, drinks, food and fun for the whole family. The Mountain Hill School is located on a very private 12 acres that includes a small farm and new playground.

Ryan's Run is the sole fundraising effort for the RAKMF (www.rakmf.org). "Last year's event was a huge success, we had over 400 runners and this year we expect nearly 500 runners to participate. We are looking forward to seeing the great pool of runners, as well as the many families and children that take part in our kid's race", said Andy Kaiser, Co-Chairman of Ryan's Run.

Middletown Mayor Tom Hall, an avid runner, meets Andy Kaiser, Co-Chairman of Ryan's Run at the finish of the 2005 5K.  Hall is a long time supporter of the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation.

Middletown Mayor Tom Hall, ran in 2005 and is looking forward to this year's Run. "As a member of the running community, I am delighted to participate. As a member of the larger community, I am delighted to support this very worthwhile charitable event," said Hall.

The RAKMF is a 501-c3 charitable organization established in 2003 after the sudden and unexpected death of Ryan Kaiser. Ryan, the 6-year-old son of Andy and Lauren Kaiser, was born with Congenital Heart Disease; Ryan had three open-heart surgeries before he was 2 years old.

The Foundation has three goals:

• Financially assist local families of critically ill children, who may not otherwise be able to afford proper healthcare.
• Donate funds to hospitals and Doctor groups that specialize in the cure and care of pediatric heart patients. According to the March of Dimes, the #1 birth defect today is heart disease in fact ½ million children in the U.S. have some form of cardiac problem.
• Build a children's park, dedicated in Ryan's name in the town of Middletown New Jersey, to provide children and their families with a safe and fun place to play and enjoy themselves.

Ryan's Run, a Run for the Heart, draws young and old alike.  These pint size participants are all smiles as they near the finish line in the '05 Ryan's Run Kids Race.  They know medals and farm animals await them at the finish!

Mr. Kaiser encourages the community to visit their race site www.ryansrun.org and follow links to explore the different ways Ryan's Run and the Foundation are helping families in need. "Ryan's Run makes it possible for families of critically ill children to meet their financial needs surrounding the difficult and oftentimes lengthy hospital stays; for every two runners who participate in Ryan's Run, our foundation is able to pay for one night lodging for a family near their child and that is priceless", adds Andy Kaiser.

Over the last three years, the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation has been able to help families with funds for treatment, supplies for their homes and other items that they need for their sick children. Recently, the RAKMF was able to present a $10,000 check to the Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch, as a result of Ryan’s Run 2005.

Ryan’s Run 2006 Sponsors include the Jersey Shore Running Club, The Mountain Hill School, Alpert & Zales Pediatric Cardiology, Gloria Nilson, Whole Foods, Evian, Bank
of America, A. Tierney, NYSE, Matzel & Mumford, Sleepy's Mattress, Home Base Systems, Inc., Middletown Taekwondo Center, and exurban, llc.

Whole Foods of Middletown, a 2005 Ryan’s Run Sponsor returns again this year. "We truly believe in supporting our community and feel honored to be a part of Ryan's Run. When we participated last year, the entire event was filled with a family atmosphere and the spirit of friendship. It was such a powerful and memorable experience, it’s on our calendar for years to come," Kristen Rabourdin, Marketing Team Leader, Whole Foods.

"Sponsors play a vital role in Ryan's Run. By providing a vast array of goods, services and underwriting that support the efforts of the participants, volunteers and RAKMF, sponsors have an undeniable impact on virtually every aspect of the race. We are grateful for our sponsors' valuable support," Paul Beck, Ryan's Run 2006 Race Committee.

Gloria Nilson, Gloria Nilson Real Estate, a 2005 and 2006 Run supporter said, "Ryan's Run has a significant and positive impact upon our community by both generating awareness about Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease and raising much needed funds for families with critically ill children. Ms. Nilson added, "I am pleased to work with and support Ryan's Run."
Runner Information:
ENTRY FEE: $20 Before June 1st, $25 late registration and day of race
$8 Kids Run, Before June 1st Includes T-Shirt. $10 late registration and day of race
T-Shirts guaranteed for early registration - While supplies last on race day

AWARDS: Top Male & Female finishers in each age group
- Medals for ALL kids!

CASH PRIZES: $$ for overall top male and female winners (Electronically timed results)

To Register: Log on www.ryansrun.org and follow prompts.

The Race Committee also invites corporate teams to participate. Corporate & Family Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For registration and sponsor information visit www.ryansrun.org or call 888-664-9522.

Volunteer Information: Ryan's Run 2006 can use help in all areas of the event including set up, water tables, nutrition tables, setting up and marking the course, registration, runner direction assistance and support, transportation, Kids race direction and assistance, kids activities like face painting, breakdown and clean up (log on to www.ryansrun.org for more information).

To make a charitable donation or subscribe to the RAKMF eNewsletter, please visit www.rakmf.org.