Dennis and Lauren, patients who are being treated at Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer and Hematology Centers, read a poem about courage before the race began (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

Houston Texans Cheerleaders, Toro, Orbit, H-E-Buddy, and the Rainforest Café Frog posed before the race began (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

Chanda Cashen Chacón and the leadership team at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus lead the race (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

A participant jumps over the hurdles at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s booth at the Family Fun Zone (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

A young participant enjoys the Fun Run (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

A young participant proudly shows off her medal after completing the race (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

Sheldon Kaplan, M.D., infectious disease physician at Texas Children’s Hospital, and his family enjoy the event (Credit: Paul Vincent Kuntz/Texas Children’s Hospital)

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Texas Children’s Hospital’ Family Fun Run draws 3,500 participants

By texaschildrens April 15, 2015

Texas Children’s Hospital’ Family Fun Run draws 3,500 participants

On Saturday, April 11, 3,500 Houston-area residents participated in the 3^rd annual Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Marathon Foundation Family Fun Run at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. Families with children of all abilities, including those needing walkers and wheelchairs, were on hand for the non-competitive 1K and 3K courses. Following the race, participants enjoyed the Family Fun Zone, presented by H-E-B, which featured more than 40 attractions including food, refreshments, activities and games.