Off Track Events Presents: CIGS Race 2007

Do you smoke, but think you could still out run your fellow smokers? Are you an ex-smoker, who would like to see how you compare with other retired smokers, or are you a non-smoker who would like to display your unfiltered lungpower for all to see? Well, we have a race for you! 

The Show-Me STATE GAMES is a proud sponsor of the OFF TRACK EVENTS 2nd Annual CIGS RACE.  The race will be held Saturday, April 7th at Lemone Industrial Blvd. It consists of a four-mile race with an optional 1.3-mile walk and also includes a health fair where participants can learn about smoking cessation and living a healthy lifestyle.  The race will pit smokers against smokers, ex-smokers against ex-smokers and non-smokers against non-smokers. Prizes will be awarded based on age and smoking category, walkers will also be recognized.

MU Healthcare employee and Ex-Smoker Jim Linville founded the CIGS RACE to benefit research of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).  As an ex-smoker and a sufferer of COPD himself, Jim is a huge supporter of smoking cessation and desires to educate all smokers about ways to help them quit.  At the Health Fair participants will be invited to test the level of their lung function as well as test for blood pressure and oxygen content in the blood. There will also be booths to educate people about smoking cessation alternatives and to inform about durable medical supplies such as oxygen equipment.  

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a disease in which the sufferer is subjected to chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. The damage caused by this disease is often permanent and generally worsens over time. All this year's net proceeds from the CIGS race will be donated to further research on this disease and other smoking related diseases.

The Show-Me STATE GAMES is a proud sponsor of the CIGS RACE and we hope that all Missourian's will work together to live healthier lifestyles.

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR THE 2007 CIGS RACE & HEALTH FAIR