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Freedom Marathon, Inc. Donates More than Eight Thousand Dollars to Jacksonville Wounded Warrior Organization
FMI donation ceremony celebrates the Wounded Warrior Project and local veteran on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Jacksonville, FL
LUTZ, FL, September 15, 2011 /Florida PR News/ -- - Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI), supports veterans through running events held throughout the United States. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, money raised from their Inaugural Green Cove Springs Freedom 8K Series race will be presented to the Jacksonville Wounded Warrior Project and a local wounded veteran. The donation ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters located at Ste 100, 7020 A C Skinner Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Eight thousand dollars will be presented to the Wounded Warrior Project and more than a thousand dollars will go to Gunnery Sergeant John Hayes. Hayes, a double leg amputee was wounded in Afghanistan in 2010 and is currently living in the Jacksonville area.
The donation ceremony is a celebration which will recognize FMI sponsors, the many key volunteers and the community of Green Cove Springs who made this inaugural race a success.
FMI's mission includes raising awareness for wounded veterans through running events. "We are excited to honor both our wounded warriors and volunteers from the Green Cove Springs race. Both are an integral part of what we do and this ceremony is another step taken to further our mission and support our Veterans," said Manny Cordero, CEO and Founder of Freedom Marathon, Inc.
FMI partnered with the City of Green Cove Springs, FL for the Inaugural Freedom 8K Series during this past Memorial Day Weekend. The 2011 race was held in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Memorial Day Riverfest Celebration.
During Veterans Day weekend FMI will co-sponsor the Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon. The marathon is part of a five year partnership with the City of Norfolk.
About Freedom Marathon, Inc.
Freedom Marathon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and enlist public support through running events to help sponsor the needs of Veterans and their families. FMI brings a message of hope to Veterans and their families, assuring them that America has not forgotten their sacrifices.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, donations, or volunteering, visit www.FreedomMarathon.org.
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