Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/18/2015 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation, a nonprofit in Charlotte, NC, participated in a successful "ZERO K" event last year that raised money for Neuroblastoma awareness and research. Since last year's event garnered so much support, the Isabella Santos Foundation is happy to announce that it will again participate in the 2nd Annual ZERO K event in June of 2015, hosted by the Charlotte Hounds.
The Isabella Santos Foundation was begun to honor the life of Isabella Santos, a young girl who bravely battled cancer for most of her life. Although Isabella Santos passed away in 2012, her memory and dreams live on in this nonprofit in Charlotte that raises thousands of dollars each year to help other courageous children who are fighting their own cancer battles. Not only do the foundation's event raise money for Neuroblastoma research, but they also raise awareness about the disease and bring the Charlotte community together in the spirit of a worthy cause.
The 2nd Annual Charlotte Hounds ZERO K event will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 3 PM to 6 PM at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The event will be hosted by the Charlotte Hounds, Charlotte's lacrosse team, who will pair with the NoDa Brewing Company, and The Woody & Wilcox show from 106.5 The END will host the fun daytime event in the spirit of a 5K, with no running required. Participants will enjoy live music, raffles, NoDa Brewing Company drinks and a seat at the Charlotte Hounds vs. Denver Outlaws game at 7 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Isabella Santos Foundation.
Early registration tickets are available until May 30, 2015, at a cost of $25 per person. After early registration, they will cost $30. All ticket holders will be entitled to a ZERO K t-shirt, two drink tickets and a seat at the Hounds vs. Outlaws game. The Charlotte Hounds and its partners encourage the Charlotte community to join them for a day of entertainment that will also benefit brave children across the nation.
For more information on events benefiting the Isabella Santos Foundation, visit the foundation's website.
About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.
To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com