Newark, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/17/2015 -- The nonprofit Firefighter Five Foundation is looking for runners of all ages and ability to complete the cross country relay, Run 2 Respond. The relay starts in Santa Monica, CA on September 1st. Runners will participate day and night, crossing through 18 states in 387 stages, covering over 3,800 miles to the completion on top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, ME on October 3rd.
"This relay is a great way to give back to our nation's first responders. Here we can run to help those that run to help us." said founder Steven Bender. All funds raised from the relay support the foundation.
Runners interested in participating can find more information and sign up to run at the relays main site, www.run2respond.com
Additional information about the foundation can be found at www.firefighter5.com
About The Firefighter Five Foundation
The Firefighter Five Foundation is a certified 501c3, Delaware nonprofit corporation dedicated to assisting first responders develop and maintain a healthy physical and mental lifestyle. Founded in April of 2013, the foundation has assisted first responders from all across the country. The foundation relies solely on donations to meet its goals.
In September 2015, the foundation is hosting a cross country relay to raise funds to support its missions. The relay named Run 2 Respond can be found at www.run2respond.com
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Web – http://www.run2respond.com – http://www.firefighter5.com
Twitter – @run2respond – @Fire5Foundation
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/run2respond
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/FirefighterFiveFoundation
EIN – 46-2480743 (501c3)
CONTACT
STEVEN BENDER
FOUNDER
(610) 235-6458
sbender@firefighterfive.com
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