The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital to Sponsor Ryan’s Run 2008

Middletown, NJ, June 18, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) and Ryan’s Run announced that K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore Medical Center has joined the growing list of national and regional companies, institutions, and foundations supporting Ryan’s Run.

This year marks the fifth running of Ryan’s Run, a Run for the Heart. Ryan’s Run is the only fundraising event the Foundation holds and all proceeds go directly to help families with critically ill children. Andy Kaiser, Founder of the RAKMF and Ryan’s Dad, stated, “Ryan’s Runners and those that donate to the RAKMF will be glad that their efforts to help our foundation will have direct results in the communities in which they live". This mission is shared by K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital.

"We at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital are proud to partner with the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation through Ryan's Run. Their mission of improving heart care for pediatric patients aligns closely with ours. We look forward to partnering more with them more in the future," explained Robert Cavanaugh, public relations manager at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Kaiser agreed, saying "We are thrilled to partner with K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. Since we share common goals of helping sick children and their families, I am certain that we will have a long and productive relationship.”

The 2008 run is set for Saturday, June 21st at 9:00 am at The Mountain Hill School, 724 Kings Highway East, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. A free Family Fun Night & Sponsor Expo hosted by Ryan’s Run and Outback Steakhouse will be held at the school Friday, June 20th from 6-9pm for pre-registered runners and new registrants. Runners may also register online at www.ryansrun.org.

About K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is the first state-designated children’s hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties. As the regional leader in advanced pediatric care, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is home to the area’s most comprehensive range of subspecialty services with board certified pediatric subspecialists in over 20 disciplines.

As a member of Meridian Health, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital partners with Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Riverview Medical Center, and offers the area's largest affiliated network of board-certified pediatricians.

About the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
The Foundation has three goals: financially assist local families with critically ill children, who may not otherwise be able to afford proper healthcare; provide grants & funding to doctors and hospital groups that specialize in the care and cure of pediatric heart patients; and fund, plan and build children’s playgrounds in partnership with GameTime, the world’s largest playground manufacturer.

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