{"153431":{"#nid":"153431","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Students Organize Dream Mile, Fundraise for Local Children","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether it\u2019s casually running the Pi Mile or a run to class up Freshman Hill, the Tech community is an active one, and is often driven by service. On Sept. 22, participants in the 14th annual Dream Mile race will benefit local child services nonprofits.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Dream Mile, started by Tech students, is one of a series of Dream Mile races that take place across the country. The Atlanta race benefits Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta and Vibha, a nonprofit that\u0026nbsp;aims to educate and empower underprivileged children through projects in education, vocational training, rescue and rehabilitation in the U.S. and India.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, the race saw about 1,400 runners raise more than $75,000.\u0026nbsp;Music and carnival-style games will be available after the race, and all race participants receive a t-shirt, official chip timing and refreshments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, participants can choose from a 5K walk, 5K run or 10K run. In the past the race has been held on campus, but relocated this year to a new, expanded route in Johns Creek. Registration ranges from $25-$35 depending on the race and date registered.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2012 Dream Mile begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. To register, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.thedreammile.org\/atlanta\u0022\u003Ewww.thedreammile.org\/atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E and register through \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.active.com\/framed\/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0\u0026amp;EVENT_ID=2043873\u0022\u003EActive.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Sept. 22, participants in the 14th annual Dream Mile will run or walk to benefit local child services nonprofits.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"On Sept. 22, participants in the 14th annual Dream Mile will run or walk to benefit local child services nonprofits."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2012-09-12 09:17:07","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:12:47","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-09-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2012-09-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.thedreammile.org\/atlanta","title":"About The Dream Mile"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.active.com\/running\/atlanta-ga\/dream-mile-atlanta-5k-walk-and-run-2011","title":"Register for The Dream Mile"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"43341","name":"10k"},{"id":"4546","name":"5k"},{"id":"9721","name":"Children\u0027s Healthcare of Atlanta"},{"id":"14406","name":"races"},{"id":"14404","name":"the dream mile"},{"id":"14405","name":"vibha"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtvibha@gmail.com\u0022\u003EIshaan Chopra\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGT Vibha\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}