Race for the Place n June 1, The Gathering Place held its 14th annual Race for the Place, celebrating life and promoting awareness of National Cancer Survivors’ Day. Presented by University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Race for the Place raised more than $325,000 to allow The Gathering Place to continue offering its programs and services free of charge, supporting the social, emotional and physical needs of individuals with cancer and their families. “Our gratitude goes out to each and every one of you for participating in Race for the Place by registering, putting together teams, donating, and asking family and friends to donate,” said Eileen Saffran, CEO. “More than 4,650 walkers and runners, our largest crowd ever, showed their support at Beachwood Place at this year’s event.” Top winners were: Lucie Kubinski, Heidi Benson, Mimi Reimers, Conner Paez, Kam Shun Lee, Brian Lief, Barbara Broad, Tracy Wodarczyk, Sally Davros, Jeff Karder, Tim Klug and Tom Fiore. Top teams were: Advance, Team Becca, Shaker Soles and Fully Functional Fitness. In recognition of this event, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and City Council proclaimed Sunday, June 1, 2014, as “Race for the Place Day” in the City of Beachwood, and asked that all citizens join them in supporting this worthy cause and celebrating National Cancer Survivors’ Day. Next year’s Race for the Place is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2015. For complete information, to learn more about The Gathering Place, or to make a donation, visit www.touchedbycancer.org. O Mayor Merle S. Gorden presents a proclamation to Ileen Saffran, proclaiming June 1, 2014, as “Race for the Place Day” in the City of Beachwood. OUR BRATE Y CELE DAY SPECIAL AT YOUR TGATE ATLAS EAS THEATRE! 1345 SOM CENTER ROAD MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, 44124 EASTGATE 10 (877)474-3066 MONDAY’S ARE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY TICKETS ARE ONLY $5* *EXTRA FOR 3D VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.ATLASCINEMAS.NET July 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 9