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FACT SHEET
For
Immediate Release
June 9, 2003
For More Information Contact:
Sara Mitchell,
Wheaton World Wide Moving: (317) 849-7900, ext. 543
Ken Long, Ken Long & Associates:
(317) 884-4001
Kristin Weissman, Give Kids the World: (407) 396-1114, ext.
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Wheaton
World Wide Moving to Host Independence 10K Run and 5K Walks to Benefit Give Kids
the World
INDIANAPOLIS
(June 9, 2003)-
Indianapolis-based Wheaton World Wide Moving announces its ongoing commitment
to Give Kids the World, an organization that creates magical memories for children
with life-threatening illnesses.
In order to raise funds that will continue
to assist in the ongoing mission of this organization, Wheaton World Wide Moving
will host the Wheaton World Wide Moving Independence 10K Run and 5K Walks on Thursday
evening, July 3rd.
All proceeds from the Wheaton Independence Run and
Walks will benefit Give Kids the World. This organization provides a weeklong
dream vacation to Central Florida that includes accommodations, attraction tickets
and meals, all at no cost. In order to make this happen, corporate partners, like
Wheaton assist in the future growth of this organization through fundraising such
as this year’s run and walks. |  |
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| WHAT: | The
Wheaton Independence 10K Run, 5K Competitive Walk and 5K Family Fitness Walk is
open to people of all ages and abilities. |
| WHEN: | Thursday
evening, July 3rd |
| WHERE: | IUPUI
Natatorium, 901 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN |
| TIME: | Registration
and Packet Pick-Up | | Wednesday,
July 2nd at Indiana Gas, a Vectren Company (1630 N. Meridian St.) 7:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. |
| Thursday,
July 3rd, Evening Schedule | | Registration
& Packet Pick-Up | 6:00
p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | | 5K
Walk Begins | 8:00
p.m. | | Entertainment | 8:30
p.m. | | 10K
Run Begins | 8:40
p.m. | | Kiddie
Romp (free and no registration required) | 9:45
p.m. | | Awards
Ceremony | 10:00
p.m. |
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ENTRY FEES: | Pre-registration: | $12
race entry/ no t-shirt | | | $17
race entry/ includes short sleeve t-shirt | | | $20
race entry/ includes long sleeve t-shirt
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| Race Day: | $17
race entry/no t-shirt | | | $20
race entry/ limited number of short sleeve shirts
(first come, first serve) |
| PARKING: | Parking
will be available at the IUPUI lot across the street from the track for $3 per
car. |
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AWARDS: | Awards
will be presented promptly at 10:00 p.m. at the east end of the track. Cash awards
will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the run and competitive
walk. Gift certificates will be given to the top three in each age division, and
cash awards will also be awarded to the top three male and female masters (age
40 and over) in the run. | | Finish | Run
Open | Run
Masters | Competitive
Walk | | 1st
Place | $400 | $150 | $200 |
| 2nd
Place | $200 | $100 | $100 |
| 3rd
Place | $100 | $50 | $50 |
| AGE
GROUPS: | 15-19;
20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65- 69; and 70-74;
75-79; and 80 and up. |
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YOUTH AWARDS: | All
youth awards for first, second and third place in the RUN ONLY will be available
for boys and girls in the 12 & Under and 13-14 age divisions. All finishers age
14 and under in both the run and walks will receive a finisher’s medal. |
For specific
race information, please contact Ken Long, Ken Long & Associates at (317) 884-4001.
For any additional information regarding Wheaton World Wide Moving and Give Kids
the World, please contact Sarah Mitchell at (317) 849-7900. | |
