Runners on starting block for annual EOP 5-K challenge.A crowd of more than 1,300 people will come together on May 18 at Equity Office's 300 Atlantic Street in Downtown Stamford Downtown Stamford, Connecticut is an economically thriving section of Stamford, Connecticut with major retail establishments, a shopping mall and the headquarters of major corporations, as well as other retail businesses and offices. to traverse traverse - traversal a five kilometer course for the Boys & Girls Club Girls Club is a 2002 American television series created by David E. Kelley, who was also it's producer and executive producer. Only two out of a total of thirteen episodes created were broadcast on Fox Television in the United States and Global Television in Canada. of Stamford. The event, celebrating its 10-year anniversary, will also commemorate com·mem·o·rate tr.v. com·mem·o·rat·ed, com·mem·o·rat·ing, com·mem·o·rates 1. To honor the memory of with a ceremony. See Synonyms at observe. 2. To serve as a memorial to. the 100th Anniversary of the Boys & Girls Club of America. In 1996, Equity Office began sponsoring its 5-K corporate challenge for the youth club, which encourages area children to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals. Nearly 1,000 youths benefit from the organization's after school program, Summer Fun Camp, and other activities that are offered throughout the year, including academic and recreational activities such as homework assistance, tutoring and team sports and special events, such as the club's recent ping-pong tournament. The Stamford club is in its 79th year. "All proceeds are used to support the much needed recreational and educational activities that the organization provides to the young men and women of the Stamford community," said Margaret Carlson Margaret Carlson is an American journalist and a columnist for Bloomberg News. She is best known for being the first woman columnist at TIME magazine. Carlson joined Time in January 1988 from The New Republic , managing director, for Equity Office's Stamford portfolio. "For this year's race, we have already raised more than $100,000. Since we started our sponsorship a decade ago, Equity Office has helped raise more than $500,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, and has increased awareness of the organization among local businesses and the community." The Boys & Girls Club of America strives to provide a positive, safe place for young men and women to learn and grow--all while having fun. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. by instilling in·still also in·stil tr.v. in·stilled, in·still·ing, in·stills also in·stils 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality . . . a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. "Our number one goal is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens." commented Sonya D. Van Norden, executive director of Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. If you are interested in participating should visit www.equity5krun.com. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, call 203-324-0594 or go www.bgca.org |
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