Palmetto Hearts 5K Run & Walk Update

I plan to update my blog every time that there is a Palmetto Hearts 5K Run & Walk organizational meeting so that everyone has the most up to date information on the event.

There is a wonderful team of people working hard to put this event together and I am so blessed to have each and every person on the team.

The event is scheduled as follows:

Palmetto Hearts 5K Run &Walk

presented by

Spartanburg Running Club

Saturday, April 14, 2012

9:00 AM

Duncan Park, Spartanburg

Registration will be $25 per person. Children 13 and younger are free. All proceeds go directly to Palmetto Hearts and will benefit the families of children with CHD's. The registration fee is tax deductible.

Every paid registration will include:

Entry into the 5K Run & Walk

Event T-shirt

Entry into a raffle

Prizes will be given to the top three finishers in each age group, with divisions every five years.

Family is encouraged to come to the event to cheer on participants and enjoy the festivities.

We are working on a dedicated web page for the race and hope to have it up and running in October. Registrations will be accepted beginning in January.

We are currently seeking corporate sponsors. Please contact me if you know of a company who may be interested in sponsoring the event. The corporate sponsorship information is as follows:

Sponsorship Levels

Friends of Palmetto Hearts (Up to $500)

• One free registration
• Name on flyer
• Can put one promotional item in goody bag, if desired

Silver Lining ($500-$999)

• Two free registrations
• Name on flyer
• Small logo on t-shirt
• Logo on 5K race webpage

Hearts of Gold ($1,000-$4,999)

• Three free registrations
• Name on flyer
• Medium logo on t-shirt
• Small logo on Palmetto Hearts home page through December 31, 2012

Platinum ($5,000+)

• Six free registrations
• Name on flyer
• Large logo on t-shirt
• Medium logo on Palmetto Hearts home page through December 31, 2012
• Logo on banner
• Logo on race advertisement In Spartanburg Herald Journal

I am happy to announce that Greenville Hospital System Department of Pediatric Cardiology has pledged sponsorship at the Platinum level. I hope that many companies will follow with sponsorship.

Palmetto Hearts is the only organization in South Carolina dedicated to assisting families affected by CHD. I can not say enough about how much this organization helps with support and financial assistance during this traumatic time for families. From personal experience I can attest to the fact that CHD affects the entire life of the family, in addition to having to worry about the health of the child.

Palmetto Hearts is a grass-roots organization that lives hand-to-mouth. Every dollar given makes a large impact on the ability of this organization to help families. The organization is volunteer-only and does not have any paid staff positions. This is further evidence to me that Palmetto Hearts is completely dedicated to helping families to the utmost of their ability.

Please mark your calendars now to come out and support these special families, strong children, and this great organization!