The race changed

names this year to alleviate confusion regarding the recipient of profits

from the event. The run is in memory of Alex Sudduth, who lost his fight

against Leukemia in April 2001. He was in the second grade at Huddleston

where his mother, Stephanie, teacheskindergarten/first grade.

"A lot

of people thought the proceeds went to my son's fight against Leukemia,"

said Stephanie. "We want people to know that proceeds from the race

go to the school Alex attended while he battled his disease."

Last year over

$4,500 went directly to the media center to purchase books for the school.

Each book had a stamp on the inside that said "In memory of Alex

Sudduth" so that students and parents would know that these books

came as a direct result of the race.

The school

promises that the race will be just as fun as last year with music, entertainment,

food and drink. In order to get students at Huddleston excited about the

event, a school-wide art contest is taking place where the winner will

have his or her artwork printed on the official 2003 race T-shirt that

will be given to each racer who registers. Initially, a panel will narrow

the artwork down to three selections and the students will take a vote

to determine the winning creation.

Race day activities

will kick-off at 8 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run immediately followed by

the adult 5K. The 5K route is the Peachtree City Classic's Women's route

with the start and finish at Huddleston Elementary. Proceeds from the

race will be used to purchase books for the school's media center.

Registration

fees for the 5K race are $15 before April 5 and $20 afterward. The Kids

Fun Run is $10. People who would like to support Huddleston but will not

be available on race day can still do so by becoming a Phantom Racer for

$20. Participants will not be registered as runners but they will receive

a T-shirt by mail following the race.

Registration

for the Phantom Racer must be done by mail and received by April 5.

Applications

for the race can be obtained online by emailing [email protected]

or visiting www.active.com. Forms can also be picked up at any metro Atlanta

Athlete's Foot or the front office of Huddleston Elementary.

According to

race organizers, response for sponsorship has been tremendous this year

with such businesses taking part as Attina's Music Store, Trinity Heating

and Air, Pascal's Bistro, Peachtree City Eye Center, Precision Electronics,

Karen's Monogram Creations, L & L Music Entertainment and Reebok.

Anyone who is interested in being a sponsor for this year's event can

contact Sudduth at [email protected].