New St. Patrick’s Day Community 5K, Presented TAMKO Building Products, to Benefit McDonald House Charities of the Four States

(Joplin, MO) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States will be the beneficiary of a new running event, the St. Patrick’s Day free Community 5K, presented by TAMKO Building Products. The event will take place on Saturday, March 16 outside Runaround Running & Lifestyle, located at 303 S. Main St. Joplin, Missouri. Members of the 5K committee are available for interviews, and media representatives are invited to attend the event.

Runners and non-runners alike are invited to register for the 5K here. Registration is open until 8:30 am on Saturday morning.

Event Schedule:

• Pre-event Packet Pick-Up Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Runaround Running & Lifestyle
• Day-of Packet Pickup from 7:00–8:30 am
• Opening Ceremony at 8:45 am
• 5K begins at 9:00 am
• The awards ceremony is expected to be between 9:45–10:15 am

“This is not just another race”

This unique 5K does not have fees and will not put pressure on participants’ time or running experience.

“This is not just another race,” said Erik Bartlett, owner of Runaround Running & Lifestyle. “We’d like to embrace the true essence of running events, which is coming together with our community, getting active, and making a real difference in the lives of others. We believe that every run is a good run, and every walk is a good walk, so we encourage everyone in the community to join us.”

In lieu of a registration fee, participants are encouraged to donate directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States on the registration site. Every dollar donated will support the work done at Ronald McDonald House of the Four States and Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy Hospital.

“Our Charity is all about community involvement — it’s the only way we can operate our two programs, Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room,” said Lori Jones, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States. “What better way to celebrate 25 years of this incredible support than by opening our race to the whole community, with no barriers to participation? We want this event to focus on what truly matters: community, an active lifestyle, and supporting a great cause.”

Find out how you can become involved with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States by visiting www.rmhjoplin.org or calling 417.624.2273.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States:

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States has served our communities since 1996 through its mission, which is to create, find, and support programs that directly support the health and well-being of children and their families. That mission is executed through its cornerstone program, Ronald McDonald House, and the Ronald McDonald Family Room, located at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Our House provides temporary lodging for families of seriously ill children (ages 0-21) and ill expectant mothers, while our Family Room serves as a small oasis for families of pediatric patients just steps away from their child’s hospital room. For the more than 200 families that Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States serves annually, we give a family with a sick child what they need most – each other.

Reference:

Emily Gibson, Communications Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
417.624.2273
egibson@rmhjoplin.org