MARIETTA, GA – March 3, 2010 –The YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Atlanta Beat Soccer Foundation, and Kennesaw State University today announced that the inaugural A Race to Empower a Bold Community 5k run/walk, a 1 mile fun run/walk, and a 1 mile Dog Run will take place on March, 13, 2010 in Kennesaw.
The race begins at 8 a.m. at BrandsMart USA - Kennesaw (Town Center), followed by the 1 Mile events beginning at 9:00 a.m. Visit www.theatlantabeat.com for more information or register online at www.active.com or any Big Peach Running Company location.
"We are pleased that the YWCA of Northwest Georgia is partnering with the Atlanta Beat and KSU Foundation for this inaugural event," said Holly Comer, YWCA CEO and executive director. "We look forward to helping to raise funds to provide continued programs and services for women and children affected by domestic violence and sexual assault."
The Empowerment 5K race provides the unique opportunity to support all three organizations’ goals of restoring the core values of young women and reinforcing the standards of health and wellness, strength, and continuing education. For the YWCA, this event is vital to be able to provide services to its clients who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Members of the Atlanta Beat Women's Professional Soccer team will make their first player appearance at the event. All participants receive a ticket voucher to an upcoming game in the 2010 inaugural season of the Atlanta Beat, a chance to run alongside the Atlanta Beat Women's Professional Soccer Players, and a commemorative t-shirt. Please visit www.theatlantabeat.com for details.
Registration for the 5K timed event is $30 until 3/12/10, $35 thereafter; 5K un-timed event is $25 until 3/12/10, $30 thereafter; and for the 1 Mile Dog Run/Fun Run is $20 until 3/12/10, $25 thereafter. Runners may participate in both events in the Combo Run (5K + 1-mile) for $30 until 10/25; $35 thereafter. Non-runners can support the race as a Phantom Runner for $35, and shirts will be mailed following the race.
Volunteers and sponsors are needed for these events. Please contact Shelley Schumaker, Development Director with the YWCA of Northwest Georgia, at (770) 423-3562 or sschumaker@ywcanwga.com if you would like information. Visit www.theatlantabeat.com for more information or sign up on www.active.com.
The Atlanta Beat Soccer Foundation is the charitable arm of Women’s Professional Soccer’s Atlanta Beat. Our Foundation is a 501 c (3) dedicated to the overall health and wellness of young girls in the Atlanta area. We support community and non-profit organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the physical, mental and emotional betterment of Atlanta’s youth.
The vision of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia is to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault. Serving Cherokee, Cobb and Paulding counties, the YWCA provides programs and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For information, call 770-427-2902, visit www.ywcanwga.com, or to reach the 24-hour crisis line call 770-427-3390.
The mission of the Kennesaw State University Foundation is to serve as an advocate for the University, and to receive, invest, account for, and allocate private gifts and contributions in support of Kennesaw State University.
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