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Run for Sheree Flying High
On June 28, 2014, the first annual 5k race, Run for Sheree
Flying High, was held on Main Street in Pine Mountain, GA. This
event was to honor the memory of long-time NHF member
and migraine sufferer, Sheree Shelton. It was organized by her
dear friend, Angie Moore. Sheree’s husband and parents were
in attendance.
Planning for the event took 3 months and was very successful.
Over 130 individuals, age 1 to 85 years, participated, and one
runner traveled from California for the event. The run stretched
3.1 miles through the town of Pine Mountain, and the runners
were escorted by the Pine Mountain police. The Volunteer Fire
Department was also on hand. A DJ provided music for the
festivities. The entry fee was $25, and each runner received
a racer’s bib, t-shirt, and bracelet. Awards were given to the
youngest and oldest runners, as well as the top runner in each
age group. Through Angie’s diligence and enthusiasm, the
event raised almost $6,000 which was donated to the National
Headache Foundation. The goal for the 2015 event is to double
the participation and donation.
With Angie and Sheree’s family,
the NHF would like to thank the sponsors of the race:
AmWINS Group, Inc; Longevity Fitness; Coca-Cola; Sebring
Custom Carts; Advocare–Gina Boren; ASA Performance;
Beres Chiropractic Clinic; Kings Automotive; Markel Insurance
Co.; San Marcos; Southern Touch Photography; The Cornett
Family; Super Valu; Eli Lawncare; and First Peoples Bank.
If you would like information about the 2015 race, please contact the NHF at [email protected] or 1-888-NHF-5552, and
we will forward your information to the organizers. HW
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Volume 4, Issue 3 • 2015
NHF news
What’s Happening Now
LUNCH & LEARN
On December 12, 2014, one of
our physician members, Marc
Sharfman, M.D. presented a lecture
to the employees of the City
of Winter Park, Florida. Doctor
Sharfman focused on diagnosis
and treatment of headaches,
particularly migraine, and how
headaches impact the labor force.
We want to thank Doctor Sharfman
for his service, and to the City of
Winter Park for their consideration.
We are happy to provide speakers
and materials for similar programs.
If you or your employer would be
interested in a “lunch-time” lecture
or a presentation for your “Wellness
Program,” please contact us at
1-888-5552 or [email protected].
THANK YOU CHAT ROOM
MODERATORS
During 2014, the National Headache
Foundation continued its outreach
to those with headaches as well as
their families, through our webinars
or “chat rooms.” These events
allow participants to sign on and
communicate with a health care
practitioner who is an expert in a
certain area of care. During the chat
room, participants can direct any
questions about the headache topic
being covered that evening. The
questions are submitted through
a moderator, who then organizes
and asks the questions live for a
better recordable f