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Bobby Bowden at FSU to fight Fanconi Anemia

Release from the Kidz1stFund on Bowden helping to fight Fanconi...

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Jeff Gammons

Bobby's Back! Join legendary Coach Bobby Bowden in the Union on April 3rd as he rallies for a cure against Fanconi anemia, the rare genetic disease diagnosed in Coach Jimbo Fisher's young son.  The event begins at 9:30am with introductions by Kidz1stFund Chairwoman and wife of FSU head football coach, Candi Fisher.  Admission is FREE.  Autographs and photo session will be available.  While you are there, join the Be The Match registry for FREE (just a simple cheek swab!) and you may one day help save the life of a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant!  pic.twitter.com/PqnT10gwDA

On Saturday, April 5th, KRunners and FSULAW present the FIGHT FOR A CURE 5K benefitting Jimbo & Candi Fisher's Kidz1stFund.  The race will start at the Unconquered Statue and loop 3.1 miles through scenic FSU campus. From there, the post-race party will kick off with live music, awards, raffle, and a complimentary beverage of choice for each runner, courtesy of Madison Social.  Race MC will be none other than Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award candidate, Florida State University Hall of Fame Inductee, and MVP of the '99 BCS National Championship Game Peter Warrick! Considered one of the best players in FSU history, come help welcome #9 back to Doak!  Register for the race online at http://www.active.com/tallahassee-fl/running/distance-running-races/fsu-law-and-krunners-present-fight-for-a-cure-5k-benefiting-kidz1stfund-2014 and for more information on Kidz1stFund and the fight against Fanconi anemia, please visitwww.Kidz1stFund.com.

Click here to join the Facebook Public Event page to get all of the up-to-date information on the April 3rd Bobby Bowden Rally and April 5th FIGHT FOR A CURE 5K:  https://www.facebook.com/events/765832306762471