New for 2019: Run in the Forest Series Medal
Register for 4 out of 7 Run in the Forest events and get even more bling!
Not just any bling - a Wake Forest clock replica series medal that doubles as a bottle stopper.
You must be registered for all 4 events by October 15 so we can get the medals ordered in time for the Frosty Run, the last Run in the Forest event of the year.
Register for your favorite runs today!
Feel free to mix it up with all different distances - Smile Train, 5k, 10k, and half-marathon; or do four 5ks. Whatever works for you! The 1 mile distance counts too!
FS Series events offer something for everyone! Charity. Fitness. Fun.
All Aboard for the 2019 Rho Smile Train
Smile Train Triathlon Taking Place June 23 in Wake Forest
Rho sponsoring event for fourth year in a row,
CEO Russ Helms is a nine-time Triathlete, Born with Cleft Lip and Palate
Chapel Hill, NC ̶ February 4, 2019 ̶ Rho, a Chapel Hill-based full-service contract research organization (CRO) focused on bringing new products to market through a complete range of product development services, is the 2019 Title Sponsor of the 12th annual Smile Train Triathlon taking place Sunday, June 23 in Wake Forest. This is the fourth year Rho will be the title sponsor for the event. CEO Russ Helms has participated in the event the last nine years, supporting a cause that is near and dear to his heart. Both he and his daughter Mia were born with cleft lip and palate.
“Rho is extremely proud to once again be the Title Sponsor of the Smile Train Triathlon,” said Russ Helms, co-chief executive officer, Rho. “As someone who understands the challenges of cleft lip and palate firsthand, and as the CEO of a company focused on improving health, extending life, and enhancing quality of life through corporate and research excellence, supporting Smile Train is something our entire team is proud to do so we can help provide life-changing surgery to children all over the world.”
Smile Train is an international children’s charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate. Millions of children in developing countries with unrepaired clefts have difficulty eating, breathing and speaking. Cleft repair surgery is simple, and the transformation is immediate. Smile Train’s sustainable model provides training and funding to empower local doctors in more than 85 developing countries to provide 100 percent free cleft repair surgery in their communities.
“We are thrilled to have Rho as the title sponsor for the fourth year in a row, and to watch Russ, the CEO, participate alongside everyone else on the hot and hilly course," said Nancy Meredith, race director, Smile Train Triathlon. “Having struggled with this problem personally, Russ understands exactly what these children and their families are going through and how important it is to be able to give them the gift of free cleft repair surgery.”
The 12th annual Rho Smile Train Triathlon will take place on Sunday, June 23, at 8 a.m. in the Heritage community of Wake Forest, North Carolina. The event is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned race comprised of a 250-yard pool swim, 12-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. Since 2008, the race has generated over $315,000 in donations. Race organizers are hoping to reach $330,000 this year.
For more information about the Rho Smile Train Triathlon, please visit fsseries.com. Visit www.rhoworld.com to learn more about Rho.
About Rho
Rho, a privately-held, contract research organization (CRO) located in Chapel Hill, NC, provides a full range of clinical research services across the entire drug development process. For more than 34 years, Rho has been a trusted partner to some of the industry’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies as well as academic and government organizations. Our commitment to excellence, our innovative technologies, and our therapeutic expertise accelerate time to market, maximize returns on investment, and lead to an exceptional customer experience. Please follow us on Twitter.
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2019 RHO SMILE TRAIN TRIATHLON RACE DAY BLING!
FS Series is excited to present the 12th Annual Smile Train Triathlon finisher's medal. Don't miss out on this coveted bling!
We also want to thank Rho Inc. for contininuing its support of the event. They have signed on once again as the Title Sponsor. This is the fourth year Rho will be the title sponsor for the event. CEO Russ Helms has participated in the event the last nine years, supporting a cause that is near and dear to his heart. Both he and his daughter Mia were born with cleft lip and palate.
With support of Rho and our other sponsors, FS Series can continue the tradition of giving back the proceeds to Smile Train.
Thank You Dr. Melissa Davidian for Your Sponsorship
A big thank you to Dr. Melissa Davidian of Davidian Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for sponsoring the 12th Rho Smile Train Triathlon! Dr. Davidian is the presenting sponsor, and she also provides cool socks (or maybe something different this year) each year to every participant.
At Davidian Family and Cosmetic Dentistry they have a goal "to provide the highest quality dental care possible to our patients while treating them with compassion and a sense of equality."
- Accepting New Patients of All Ages
- All Insurance Filed
- No insurance? No Problem! We offer easy and affordable Membership Savings Plans to keep your smile healthy!
- Friendly, caring and knowledgeable team atmosphere
Visit the Davidian Family and Cosmetic Dentistry website to find out more about their services. Follow them on Facebook to keep up with all their specials.
Create A Smile Train Fundraising Page
Everyone at Smile Train is excited to celebrate the 12th year of the Rho Smile Train Triathlon. Here is a message from them with information on how you can raise even more money to help fund their mission. 
Take your registration one step farther! Create an online fundraising page today to help even more children all over the world living with untreated clefts! Plus, you’ll be eligible to receive special Smile Train ‘swag’ as you reach different milestones in your fundraising. This includes the official Smile Train Team EMPOWER tri top and shorts!
Step 1: Follow this link: https://my.smiletrain.org/details/race/1/
Step 2: Click the red Sign Up button and create a username/password by choosing Actually I’m New Here
Step 3: Select your Participant Type: You can choose general entry or general entry with training. Note that the training option is virtual and requires a $1,000 fundraising minimum be met before race day.
Step 4: Complete the remainder of the form and click Publish at the bottom of the page. Pay a one-time administrative fee of $25 and your fundraising page is live!
Step 5: Customize your fundraising page with your photos and story and share your unique link to start creating smiles!
If you have any questions or concerns about creating a fundraising page through Smile Train please contact Kristina Kelkenberg at kkelkenberg@smiletrain.org or 646-751-3241.
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