Victory Junction Hosts Annual Run To Victory & Bone Marrow Drive
September 24, 2011
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[/media-credit]Randleman, NC-(August 11, 2011)—The 6th Annual Run To Victory will be held on September 24, 2011 with the hopes of warmer weather and even more participants. 1,000 athletes are expected to run, walk and wheel through Randleman, NC in support of Victory Junction, a camp for chronically and seriously ill children.
Both the half marathon and 5k events begin and end at Victory Junction this year with a starting time of 7am. Run To Victory provides great photo opportunities and great chance to see first-hand what makes Victory Junction such a special place for the children that attend camp each year. The post-race festivities will include a pancake meal at the camp’s Fuel Stop and an award ceremony for participants.
“It’s amazing to think of the continued support we have received for this event each year,” said Kyle Petty, Founder and Vice Chairman of Victory Junction Camp. “Our community, camper families and volunteers are like no other and that’s the reason this event is so successful after six years. It’s an event that not only helps us see more campers, but helps us stay in touch with our community and our donors.”
Participants are encouraged to register online at www.runtovictory.org. The half-marathon is a $50 registration fee and the 5K run/walk is a $30 fee.
The schedule will also feature a special dinner for the Victory Circle Club on Friday evening. The Victory Circle Club dinner will be held at 6:30pm in the Fuel Stop for those participants that have raised $1,450 or more. The dinner gives donors a chance to celebrate their fundraising goal and receive special recognition. The event is open to 100 ticket holders, $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under), to enjoy the evening at Victory Junction.
Guests will also have the opportunity to register as a bone marrow donor on Saturday during activities. Victory Junction will be hosting a bone marrow drive through DKMS. This is a great opportunity to extend a child’s life through a donation. For more information visit, www.dkmsamericas.org.
For more information or to register for the Run To Victory please visit www.runtovictory.org. For additional information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Connor at (336) 495-2035 or runtovictory@victoryjunction.org.
About Victory Junction:
Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages six to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, NC with a second location opening soon in Kansas City, KS. Victory Junction offers programs for 24 disease groups and maintains strong relationships with over 30 partner hospitals. Victory Junction’s mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. As a not-for-profit organization, the camp operates solely through the support of generous donors to provide this experience at no charge to children and their families. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.
About The Run To Victory:
Run To Victory began when a NASCAR fan and a running fan sat down and spoke about their mutual admiration. That meeting between John “The Penguin” Bingham and Kyle Petty turned into the Run To Victory, now in its sixth year. All proceeds from the event benefit Victory Junction, a camp for children with chronic medical conditions and serious illnesses. The Run To Victory has raised more than $500,000 in the past five years. Now in its sixth year, the Run To Victory includes a half marathon and 5k, both of which starts and finish at Victory Junction.
