Scott and I went to the Check Presentation ceremony for the Fun Run for Charities this morning at the Imperial Center. At the event, most of the 40+ charities were represented. Each participating organization would be given a check based on the money they raised, plus a matching percentage.
The event exceeded every one's expectations, and raised over $250,000! That's right. . . a little race in Rocky Mount raised a quarter of a million dollars!
The Rocky Mount Endurance Club was a participating non-profit under our Rocky Mount Endurance Kids program. As a running club, it was never our intent to ask people to give money to our cause. We were working within our club's existing budget. Much to our delight, several people decided to give to us. Including the 70.5% match from the Fun Run for Charities, Scott and I were presented a check for $801.34.
This money will be used to offset expenses of the RMEK program. This plus a grant from RBC Bank, and a contribution from Smithson Inc. enabled us to train and enter 30+ kids in the race. We look forward to starting another training group in the early fall. Stay tuned for details.
- Telegram Article
- Telegram Photos (#35 as a laugher!)
That's great! It's a wonderful program, and I'm looking forward to helping with it this Fall!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS AWESOME!!! MAYBE NOW THAT BASEBALL IS FINALLY OVER, I CAN HELP WITH THIS PROGRAM!!!
ReplyDeleteTRACY H