Lakewood Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Ambulance Chase 5K Race/Walk & 1.5 Mile Walk that not only raises funds for Lakewood Hospital, but also promotes health and fitness, as well as provides a sense of community for the more than 800 participants. The Ambulance Chase, presented by Donald Martens & Sons, will be held Sunday, May 4, 2008. Both the race and walk will begin and end at Lakewood Park, with the schedule as follows: 7:30 AM - Registration8:30 AM – 1.5 Mile Walk 9:00 AM - 5K Race/Walk The registration fee is $17 before April 25 and $20 thereafter and on race day, with registration for teams of 10 or more being $14 per team member. Various sponsorship opportunities are available. All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt, goody bag and post race refreshments. T-shirts will be available for those registering the day of the race based on availability. Strollers and wagons are welcome in the 1.5 mile walk. Since its inception in 2002, the Ambulance Chase has raised more than $175,000 for Lakewood Hospital. Funds raised are distributed through a grant process to benefit a variety of programs and services provided by the Hospital. Awards are carefully selected to ensure the program/service funded will enhance the quality of health care provided and also fulfill the Hospital’s vision of being the best place to receive care. Founded in 1956, the mission of the Lakewood Hospital Foundation is to establish and maintain relationships that generate philanthropic support to enhance Lakewood Hospital’s ability, as a community hospital, to fulfill its mission. Lakewood Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, is a 400-bed acute care, community-oriented hospital. It offers a wide range of health services and education programs. For more information about the Ambulance Chase or Lakewood Hospital Foundation, call 216-529-7009 or visit www.lakewoodhospital.org/foundation.