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A Child’s Hope Sponsors 5K Classic Fun Run
Downtown Raleigh Event Scheduled for May 2
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 30, 2010)—A Child’s Hope (www.achildshope.com), a licensed North Carolina adoption agency, is sponsoring the 1-Mile Fun Run as part of the 10th annual Second Empire 5K Classic (www.secondempireraceraleigh.com). The fundraising event will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010 in downtown Raleigh. Proceeds will benefit Hopeful Parents, a nonprofit organization that provides community support to adoptive and birth families.
“The 5K Classic helps raise awareness of adoption in North Carolina,” says E. Parker Herring, co-director of A Child’s Hope. “We are proud to lend our support behind this wonderful event. We are sponsoring the 1-Mile Fun Run because we want adoptive families to bring their children and have a great time together.”
Located in Raleigh, A Child’s Hope is directed by two experienced adoption attorneys—Parker Herring and Bobby Mills. For 10 years, they have created a loving and supportive environment for birthparents, as well as adoptive families. The agency matches North Carolina birthmothers with prospective North Carolina adoptive parents. During the process, both adoptive and birth parents receive extensive counseling. The agency has placed more than 240 babies since its inception in 1999.
The Second Empire 5K Classic includes a competitive and non-competitive 5K run/walk, a one-mile recreational run/walk and a kids’ dash. The event will also include an adoption expo with professionals from North Carolina-based organizations on hand to speak with participants. Individuals can register for the race at http://tinyurl.com/5KClassic2010.
“We are so thankful for the support of A Child’s Hope,” says Kim Reynolds, Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern owner and founder of the 5K Classic. “It is the generosity from the community that makes our event a success each year and allows us to help nonprofits fulfill their missions.”
About Second Empire 5K Classic:
In its 10th year, the Second Empire 5K Classic has a long-standing commitment to supporting community organizations. This year, the 5K Classic will benefit Hopeful Parents (www.nchopefulparents.org), a nonprofit organization that assists prospective adoptive parents in preparing to adopt and provides community support to adoptive and birth families. With more than 800 participants in 2008, the event consists of a 5K race, A Child’s Hope 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, a100-yard run for kids 6 years old and younger, and an adoption expo. Held on one of the fastest 5K-certified courses in the Triangle area, the race is part of the Second Empire Grand-Prix. 2010 sponsors include: A Child’s Hope, Articulon, Blue Water Spas, Daughtridge Sales Company, East Coast Towing, Raleigh Downtowner Magazine, Southern Community Bank and Trust, The Athlete’s Foot, WakeMed and Wingate by Wyndham Hotels. To learn more about the Second Empire 5K Classic, visit www.secondempireraceraleigh.com.
About A Child’s Hope:
A Child’s Hope was founded by adoption attorneys E. Parker Herring and Bobby D. Mills, who strive to make a difference in the North Carolina adoption community. Both Herring and Mills are experienced attorneys who are board certified specialists in family law. The agency provides personalized adoption service and support to birthparents and prospective adoptive parents. For more information, visit www.achildshope.com or call 919.839.8800.
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