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Team from Freedom Marathon, Inc Embarks on 195-Mile Relay in the Rocky Mountains
Team Freedom will run over 24 hours to honor our country's warriors in the Colorado Relay Aug 26-27
BRECKENRIDGE, CO, August 03, 2011 /Nonprofit PR News/ -- A Team of three runners from Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI) will participate in the 195-mile Colorado Relay, Aug. 26-27. Freedom Marathon, Inc is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs of Veterans and their families through running events. The relay will be held through the Rocky Mountains in Breckenridge, CO.
Team Freedom is participating in this event to help raise awareness for FMI and its causes. "Running is the 195-mile long Colorado Relay provides us another great opportunity to honor the courageous men and women who are or have served our country in uniform," said Freedom Marathon, Inc., CEO and Founder, Manny Cordero. Cordero will lead the Norfolk, VA based Team Freedom runners.
FMI recently hosted a successful 8K event in Green Cove Springs, Florida over Memorial Day weekend. FMI partnered with the City of Norfolk, VA to hold a series of marathon races over the next five years beginning with a half-marathon during Veterans Day weekend this year. Proceeds from FMI running events benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and other veteran related causes.
To learn more about Freedom Marathon, Inc. or donate to support their cause visit them online at www.FeeedomMarathon.org.
About Freedom Marathon, Inc.
The 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. We bring a message of hope to our Veterans and their families, assuring them that America has not forgotten their sacrifices. There are no dues or fees for Veterans to join the Freedom Marathon organization - Freedom Marathon, Inc. believes those were paid on the battlefield.
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