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4th Annual .5K Stiletto Run Set For June 22

Buffalo, N.Y. – May 25, 2011–( release) Organizers of the 4th Annual "Stiletto Run" stopped by Channel 7's "Eyewitness News This Morning" to encourage your participation in this fun and unique event!

The 4th annual Stiletto Run, hosted by Elmwood shoe store, ShoeFly and Celebrate Buffalo Inc., will take place on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. A portion of the event proceeds to benefit The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Pre-registration for the event is $25 or $30 on the day of the event.

The Stiletto Run welcomes all fun shoe wearers, whether you are a walker or a runner. In order to be eligible for placing prizes, runners must be registered and complete the race in a shoe with a minimum heel height of three inches. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded to the first three to cross the finish line.

In 2010 the run raised over $6k to benefit The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. According to The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s website, “Ovarian cancer accounts for approximately 3 percent of cancers in women. While the ninth most common cancer among women, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death among women, and is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers.”

Sue Marfino, owner of ShoeFly/Clutch, founded The Stiletto Run in 2008. “The Stiletto Run is not only visually distinctive from other races and a blast to participate in; it’s also about touching lives. Local families and individuals run in honor of those affected by Ovarian cancer and eagerly dress up in colorful, unique costumes to honor their loved ones” said Marfino.

The race starts at the corner of Bidwell Avenue and Elmwood Avenue and ends in front of ShoeFly and Delish Bakery on Elmwood. The race is open to all women and men runners/walkers, however, onlookers are invited to cheer on participants and join in the after-party for great food, music and drinks provided by Elmwood Avenue vendors.

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For additional information about The Stiletto Run, or to register, visit www.stilettorun.org or stop by ShoeFly at 801 Elmwood Avenue. Donations are also accepted through the website. Volunteers for the event are also needed, if interested e-mail, volunteer@stilettorun.org

About ShoeFly ShoeFly opened its doors on Elmwood Avenue in March 2002 and is owed and operated by Sue Marfino. ShoeFly offers a large selection of shoes that are not available elsewhere in Buffalo. ShoeFly carries brands such as: Miz Mooz, Seychelles, Campers, Jeffery Campbell, Blowfish, Naught Monkey, Poetic Licence, John Fluevog, Sorel, Earth, Irregular Choice, J-41, Frye, Robert Wayne, plus many others. In November 2006, Marfino launched Elmwood’s first accessory store called Clutch, which carries a huge variety of handbags, jewelry, hosiery, and hats. Celebrate Buffalo Inc. headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y. and founded in 2005 by Adam Wilson and Joseph Garlipp. Wilson and Garlipp created the "I Love Buffalo" concept during their tenure at Tour City Inc. The idea was formed around the desire to illustrate the unique spirit of our Queen City and design merchandise Buffalonians would be proud to wear. Wilson and Garlipp later branched off to become Celebrate Buffalo, Inc. and own the "I Love Buffalo" trademark, which includes the popular "I Love Buffalo Hockey" and "I Love Buffalo Football" merchandise. For additional information about Celebrate Buffalo, visit www.celebratebuffalo.com.

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