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Virtual Turkey Trot for a Treatment for MPS IIIB

Fri October 31 - Thu November 27, 2025 Durham, NC 27709 US

Events

Virtual Turkey Trot for Treatment

Price: $40
Registration ends November 27, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Place

PO Box 14686
Durham, NC US 27709

Description

Virtual Turkey Trot for Treatment
Hosted by the Kempf Family

Join us for the Virtual Turkey Trot for Treatment — a 5K with a purpose!
It’s just like any other race, except you choose where, with whom, and how you complete it. Walk, run, or roll your 5K from anywhere this Thanksgiving morning to help fund treatment opportunities for Sanfilippo syndrome type B (MPS IIIB).

Nine years ago, the Kempf Family welcomed their sweet Poppy into the world—full of light, laughter, and endless curiosity. In June 2025, after years of searching for answers, they learned that Poppy has Sanfilippo syndrome type B, often called childhood Alzheimer’s. Just weeks later, her baby brother, Oliver, received the same diagnosis.

Sanfilippo is a rare, fatal genetic disorder that slowly takes away a child’s ability to walk, talk, and eat. Most children with Sanfilippo B don’t reach adulthood—but for the first time ever, a promising therapy is within reach.

All proceeds from the race will go toward treatment opportunities for MPS IIIB.

  • Complete your 5K on Thanksgiving morning and tag us in your photos on social media!
  • The first 250 registrants will receive a T-shirt and a medal!

 
Sponsorship Opportunities


Platinum Corporate Sponsor – $1,500
• Social Media and Website recognition
• Up to 15 participants

Gold Corporate Sponsor – $1,000
• Social Media and Website recognition
• Up to 10 participants

Team Sponsorship Level 1 – $500
• Social Media and Website recognition
• Up to 5 participants

Team Sponsorship Level 2 – $300
• Social Media and Website recognition
• Up to 3 participants

For sponsorships or questions, contact:
 Bethany Greene – bethany@mpssociety.org or 919-806-0101

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