RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2, 2009) – The MS Events volunteer committee for the St. Patty’s Run Green 8K (www.stpattysrungreen.com) announces today silver, bronze and media sponsors who have made financial and in-kind donations. The event, set for Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m., includes a competitive 8K run and post-race party hosted by Tir na nOg Irish Pub.
“There has been a tremendous outpouring of support from the community for this first-time event,” said Bruce Bokish, director of MS Events. “We’re thankful to all and look forward to an exciting afternoon of festivities.”
Silver Sponsors:
• Drymax Sport Socks (www.drymaxsocks.com)
• The Fresh Market (www.thefreshmarket.com)
• CityGate Real Estate (www.citygaterealestate.com)
Bronze Sponsor:
• Skin Care for Athletes (www.skincareforathletes.com)
Media Sponsors:
• 99.9 The Fan – ESPN Radio (www.wralsportsfan.com/999thefan)
• 100.7 The River (www.river1007.com)
• 96 Rock (www.96rockonline.com)
All profits from the St. Patty’s Run Green 8K will benefit the programs of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina. For race information or to register, visit www.stpattysrungreen.com.
About MS Events:
MS Events is a Triangle nonprofit, dedicated to coordinating bike and foot races that raise funds and awareness for local causes. The organization began as a group of volunteers and continues today as such with nonprofit certification. Currently MS Events raises funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina. This year’s events include: St. Patty’s Run Green 8K, Cup ‘N Cone Tour and the Ridgewood Turkey Trot. For more information, visit www.mseventsnc.org.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society:
The National MS Society helps individuals address the challenges of living with MS through their 50-state network of local chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Visit www.nationalmssociety.org.
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Media Contacts:
Cindy Stranad
[email protected]
(919) 232-5008
Bruce Bokish
[email protected]
(919) 349-1719
