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P R O C L A M A T I O N <br />I, Dave Johnson, Mayor of Lake Elmo has proclaimed SATURDAY, <br />MAY 2, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Wheels for <br />Life Bike-a-Thon Day in Lake Elmo. volunteer workers and <br />riders are needed for the Bike-a-Thon to raise funds for the <br />world-famous research center in its battle against childhood <br />cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. "We're looking for <br />riders and helpers who will contribute their time and talent to <br />help children live. We really need lots of riders, since they <br />are the ones who can make this Bike-a-Thon successful," said <br />Leann LaBarre, Event Chairperson. St. Jude Hospital is non- <br />sectarian, interracial and provides medical care for over 3,600 <br />active patients. Currently, over $215,000 is needed each day to <br />keep the doors open. These funds come primarily from public <br />contributions. <br />The Bike-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 <br />a.m. to Noon in the parking lot of the Lake Elmo Baptist Church <br />on Highway 5 just West of Lake Elmo. Riders ask their sponsors <br />to make a donation based on each mile completed. All riders <br />turning in money will receive a certificate. Those who raise $30 <br />will get a certificate and a special St. Jude T-shirt. When $75 <br />is raised, the rider receives a sports bag as well as the <br />certificate and T-shirt. <br />"The real prize, though, is the pride everyone can take in <br />giving children a chance to live a normal life," LaBarre said. <br />This year's event is dedicated to Brooke Simon, a six -year old <br />from Louisiana who is battling cancer. Following removal of the <br />left kidney, Brooke has undergone radiation and chemotherapy. <br />Though her prognosis is good, her fight still continues. <br />The event is being co -sponsored by the Lake Elmo Area <br />businesses and the Lake Elmo Baptist Church with volunteer help <br />being sought from the entire St. Croix valley. Sign-up and <br />pledge sheets may be obtained at: <br />Domino's Pizza - 3825 Lake Elmo Avenue N, <br />Lake Elmo Baptist Church - 10240 Stillwater Blvd N. <br />The Lake Elmo Baptist Church Info -Line (770-2154) has been <br />dedicated to the Bike-A-Thon for the month of April. If you need <br />to speak to someone, personally, however, you may phone the <br />church at 770-1030 and ask for Marilyn. <br />David Johnson, Mayor <br />City of Lake Elmo <br />