Tim Kerr Charities, Inc. was created by Tim Kerr specifically to raise funds for physically and mentally
challenged children. There are three components of Tim Kerr Charities: Tim Kerr 7 - Mile Island Run for Challenged Children,
Power Play for Life, Children's Charities of Power Play Realty and Island Kids & Islandman Triathlon.
This summer Tim Kerr Charities presents T.K. Island Kid & Islandman Triathlon
on Sunday July 1st and 7 Mile Run on Sunday September 2nd.
For more information and registration go to Lin-Mark.com.
Since 1989 Tim Kerr 10K, 5K and 7 Mile races have produced revenues of $549,699. An additional $61,161
has been raised from automobile, painting and bicycle raffles in conjunction with "The Run".
Also, Power Play for Life has produced $176,790 over its time-span.
Contact Tim Kerr @ 609.967.7950 or TimKerr1212@yahoo.com for more information regarding Tim Kerr Charities.
Net proceeds generated by all facets of Tim Kerr Charities, Inc. benefit the following orginizations:
Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund
The Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund is a non-profit, grassroots organization whose efforts are
directed toward providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized assistance to families who
have a child with cancer.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Society is dedicated to finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma,
and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. It is supported entirely
by public contributions.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since 1855, Children's Hospital, the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of
children, has been one of the leading pediatric hospital and research facilities in the world. This
remarkable institution has fostered medical discoveries, innovations, and breakthroughs which have
benefited children worldwide.
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The Helen L. Diller Vacation Home For Blind Children
For the past 30 years, the Helen L. Diller Home has provided a vacation for any visually
impaired child without any exception or preferences. The Home affords the children a week-long
recreation retreat that will become a cherished memory to them for life.
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The Dreamkeeper Program
The Dreamkeeper Program gives an ill child the opportunity of feeling like an "all star" by granting a
unique wish. Whether it be tickets to a pro-sports event or a visit with Mickey Mouse in Disney World,
Dreamkeeper will do it part to make that wish a realty for the child, and a treasured memory for the
family that will last a lifetime.
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Cape May County Specialty Services
Funds donated will be used to support two worthwhile projects within the school district that serves
students with moderate to severe special needs. The food bank is available year-round for families in
need within the district, and is operated by a sixth grade class. The technology center provides unique
tools for the occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Each student presents his or her own set
of challenges and the center's goal is to provide a comprehensive library of options to empower the
students in their learning process.
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