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Volunteers Needed for the Run for the Dream

By Amy Ritchie
Williamsburg, VA
January 24, 2012
For the Washington Running Report

Volunteers are needed in support of the 2^nd Annual Run for the Dream race weekend, Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20^th in historic Colonial Williamsburg. Saturday races include the Fit to Run, Fit to Dream 8K Run/Walk, 2012 USA Masters 8K National Championships, and a Kids Fun Run.  The Run for the Dream Half Marathon is Sunday morning.  No experience is necessary. All volunteers will receive a souvenir t-shirt and commemorative challenge coin, and may partake in a fun-filled post-race celebration at the College of William & Mary’s Sunken Garden. This is a great opportunity for individual volunteers or for a church, corporate, or community service group to volunteer together for a great cause!

Volunteer positions are available in the following categories:

*       Course Marshals

*       Water Stations

*       Registration & Expo

*       Post-Race Bash

*       Ambassadors

*       Medical

*       Parking & Transportation

For more information and to volunteer, visit www.RunForAchievableDream.com/volunteers.

Runners interested in participating in one of the races may register online at www.RunforAchievableDream.com. Colonial Williamsburg is providing free, single-day Historic Area Passes (valid May 19-20) for the first 6,000 runners and a 50% discount for family and friends. The first 3,000 half marathon registrants will also receive a free pass to Busch Gardens (valid May 18-20), plus a 15% discount for family and friends.

Proceeds from the Run for the Dream will benefit An Achievable Dream, a nationally recognized K-12 school dedicated to the belief that all children can learn and succeed regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds (www.AchievableDream.org). The race will also benefit Wounded Warriors organizations, including the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, Warfighter Sports USA, and the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program.

TowneBank, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, and The College of William & Mary are the title sponsors of the Run for the Dream and Colonial Williamsburg will serve as the official race hotels. Presenting Sponsors of the Fit to Run, Fit to Dream 8K Run/Walk are Smithfield Foods and Riverside Health System. Mancon and Spectrum are sponsoring the Wounded Warriors program.

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