Sign up and run for the Hugh Claus Memorial Charity 5K in Seaside Park

This week, we got a call from Patty Claus to get the word out about the Hugh Claus Memorial Run this Sunday.

She lost her dad Hugh to Amyloidosis almost three years ago and has been active in raising money and awareness about this rare disease. Amyloidosis occurs when enough abnormal protein, called amyloid, builds up in one or more organs to cause a malfunction. As an abnormal protein, amyloid originates in bone marrow. The heart, kidneys, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract are most often affected by the disease.

The wide range of symptoms makes it difficult to diagnose. Patty is a great charity minded person who could use our support. It's in a great location and the weather should be absolutely spectacular. You can walk or run and it should be a great time with some really great Jersey people. It's a great cause and I'd love to see her get a great crowd.

The race takes place at 9:00 AM in Seaside Park. To sign up for the Hugh Claus Memorial Run this weekend, visit their website here.

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