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APPLETON, Wis. - (December 12, 2006) - Recently, the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races donated 2005 race proceeds to two local charities. A check for $12,000 was presented to the YMCA of the Fox Cities Strong Kids Program and $2,800 was donated to Fox Cities Greenways.
YMCA of the Fox Cities Strong Kids Program provides financial assistance to children, adults and families who would like to benefit from YMCA programs, camps, child care or membership, but do not have the financial means to do so.
Fox Cities Greenways exists to serve as an advocate for trail and greenways development, facilitate projects, and to raise awareness. Donations to Fox Cities Greenways support trails and greenways throughout the greater Fox Valley region.
In addition, the 2006 Community First Fox Cities Marathon helped three other local charities raise funds through this year's events in September. Participants were given the opportunity to donate funds to one of three local charities - American Cancer Society, Fox Valley Humane Association, and Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs. Participants in the Time Warner Cable 5K Run / Walk chose one of these charities and $5 of their entry fee was donated to that charity. Participants in other events could donate additional funds on their entry form.
The three charities were recently presented with checks in the following amounts: American Cancer Society - $4,155, Fox Valley Humane Association - $1,962 and Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs - $1,371.
The Community First Fox Cities Marathon, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, had over 4,700 participants in 2006. The 17th annual event is set for September 22-23, 2007. For more information, visit: FoxCitiesMarathon.org.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.
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