Post Office Cafe's 34th Annual 5K Run & 1K Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Thank you for participating in the National MPS Society Run/Walk, and Post Office Cafe's 34th Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run. This event will raise awareness and funds for the National MPS Society.

🌟 Community Celebration

• Location: The Walk/Run will be held at the Post Office Cafe in celebration of Mark and Casey Lessing.
• In Memory: In 2010, Mark lost his 20 year battle with the disorder MPS IIIA.
• Sibling Tribute: His sister Casey passed away July, 2016 at the age of 24.
• About MPS: MPS and related diseases are genetic disorders that affect major organs in the body, including the respiratory system, heart, bones, and nervous system.

🔬 Understanding MPS

Affecting mostly children, it is caused by the body's inability to produce certain enzymes. There are hundreds of children around the country waiting for a treatment and eventually a cure for these rare, progressive, and deadly diseases.

🎯 Mission of National MPS Society

• Support: The National MPS Society's mission is to provide support for individuals and their families affected by MPS or ML.
• Awareness: Our goals are to increase public and professional awareness.
• Research: We aim to support research efforts associated with these disorders.
• Ultimate Goal: The Society's ultimate goal is to find a cure for MPS disorders.

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: October 18, 2025
• Location: 130 W Main St, Babylon, NY
• Race Information: Post Office Cafe 5K