All, I wanted to draw your attention to two upcoming races for which "Team UT-Battelle" teams are forming. Unfortunately, they do take place on the same day, but with one being a trail run and the other one paved, there is hopefully something for everyone's running preference. The first race is "Hoof It for STAR". STAR (Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding) provides therapeutic experiences using horse related activities for children and adults with disabilities or other challenges. They also have a wonderful Heroes to Horses program that works with Wounded Warriors. The race starts at 8:00 am on September 20th, in Lenoir City. Additional details can be found on ORNL Today or on the Knoxville Track Club (KTC) website. http://www.ktc.org/ Lisa Bollinger is the UT-B team captain. The 2nd race is the Dream Connection's "Running for a Dream" 5k. The Dream Connection fulfills special dreams of East Tennessee children who are dealing with life threatening or chronically debilitating illnesses. The race will begin at 8:00 am on September 20th at Regal Cinema in Turkey Creek. Further details can also be found on ORNL Today or on the KTC website at http://www.ktc.org/ Jan Hashmi is the UT-B team captain. Team UT-Battelle shirts will be available for all runners/walkers signing up under "Team UT-Battelle" for either race. Please see team captains for t-shirts. Hopefully, each group will gather before the race for team photos. Thanks for your consideration in helping support Team UT-Battelle and these worthwhile causes. Jan Hashmi Administrative Assistant Protocol & Community Relations Oak Ridge National Laboratory Bldg. 4500N, MS 6266 Phone: 865-574-3917 Fax: 865-574-0595 hashmijm@xxxxxxxx<mailto:hashmijm@xxxxxxxx> [MC900434629[1]]