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Piggly Wiggly Reindeer Run to benefit Children's Hospital The Charitable Society of Charleston invites you to join in the 15th annual Piggly Wiggly Reindeer Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay 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  $150.   A $25 pre-registration fee, postmarked prior to Nov. 20 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 $20. A late fee will be imposed after Nov. 20 with an additional $5 charge.   Registration packet pickup will be held from 12 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the MUSC Wellness Center. Late registration and packet pickup will be held from 7 to 8 a.m. Dec. 3 at 161 East Bay Street.   Race fee includes a long-sleeved T-shirt, guaranteed for those who pre-register and while supplies last. There will also be a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to “Most Original Costume.”   Families, friends, clubs, corporations and organizations with 10 or more members may register as a team. Each member must register online. Team captain must register in advance by calling 853-2111.    The results of the race will be available online after Sunday, Dec. 4.   Registration can be made online at http://www.reindeerrun.org/ with no processing fee.     For information, call 577-1154.   Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 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.