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Reindeer Run/Walk to benefit Children's Hospital The Charitable Society of Charleston invites you to join in on the 12th Annual Piggly Wiggly 5K Reindeer Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at East Bay Street (at Cumberland Street). Kick off your holiday spirit with a dash through historic downtown Charleston. There will be awards for all age groups and prizes for the most imaginative seasonal costumes. Participants are encouraged to wear the traditional red and green colors to help celebrate the season. The overall award for the top finisher for male and female will receive a $100 gift certificate from The Extra Mile.  A $18 pre-registration fee, postmarked prior to Nov. 27, for age 13 and above, will help support pediatric research and programs at MUSC Children’s Hospital. Advance registration fee for children up to 12 years of age will be $16. A late fee will go into effect after Nov. 27 with an additional $4 charge. Registration packet pickup will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the MUSC Wellness Center. Late registration and packet pickup will be held from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay Street.  There will also  be a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to “Most Original Costume” in the following categories: adult, group of three or more, child younger than 12 years of age, dog and baby stroller. For information, call  792-1112. Information can also be found at http://www.reindeerrun.org/. Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.