Jog for the Jake - UB Cares

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Become part of a Father’s Day tradition in Buffalo by celebrating the family and taking part in the Jog For the Jake 5K and kids' fun run.

A Father’s Day Tradition

Supporting research initiatives and patient care programs at the Jacobs Neurological Institute (JNI) of the University at Buffalo, the event honors Lawrence D. Jacobs, M.D., a professor and physician, world-renowned for his advances in research and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

In the past five years, the Jog for the Jake 5k and kids’ fun run has raised more than $610,000 to help support research and treatment of neurological conditions at the JNI including multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.

Fun for the Entire Family

In addition to the 5k run around Delaware Park, the event features several family activities on the Nicholas School Campus including:

kids’ dash with individual t-shirts and chocolate medals
bounce houses
children’s art activities by the Albright Knox Art Gallery
animal ambassadors from the Buffalo Zoo
music
lunch
and so much more

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Special Olympics New York

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This summer, Special Olympics New York will host the 2012 State Summer Games at the University at Buffalo and surrounding community venues for the first time in 10 years. Please help UB show the athletes a warm welcome by joining us as either a volunteer or spectator for the games!
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