PETER HOPKINS FOUNDATION INC
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Mission Statement
The Mission of the Peter Hopkins Foundation is to promote and enhance the lives of children with special needs by providing financial assistance to charitable organizations whose programs and research improve the quality of life for children and their families.
About This Cause
The Peter Hopkins Foundation raises money and awareness for children with special needs and rare diseases, mostly through a Family 5k named Pound the Pavement for Peter, held annually in the Spring. Pound the Pavement for Peter is a Family 5K Fun Run that was started in 2009 in honor of Peter Hopkins, who, suffering from a Peroxisomal Disorder (PBD), lived his life with many disabilities, and eventually lost his life at age 3. Race proceeds this year will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Medically Complex Care Program, The Adaptive Learning Center, The Kyle Pease Foundation and research for Peter’s disease in partnership through The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorder. In October of 2010, Peter lost his four-year battle with a peroxisomal disorder. During his short time on earth, he touched the lives of every person he came in contact with and will be remembered by all for his beautiful smile and his joyful presence. Children and families struggling with the reality of disabilities and medical fragilities hold a special place in all of our hearts. We are honored to see his life continue to make a difference for families with children with this disease as well as other disabilities through this race.