Event Guide
S E P T E M B E R 5 - 6, 2 015 #RNRVB
RunRocknRoll.com Welcome to the one half marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is a journey and running should be a celebration.
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CONTENTS
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DESTINATION VIRGINIA BEACH
“Must sees” to make your weekend even more memorable
6 SET LIST
18 SPECTATOR TIPS
34 LOCAL TRAILS
Check out the race weekend schedule
Make sure your entourage is ready to go too!
Need a shakeout run? Here are some spots
8 COURSE MAP
22 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
38 RACE DAY CHECKLIST
Tips on getting to and from the race
Tips to be rady ready for race day
26 DESTINATION VIRGINIA BEACH
48 OFFICIAL CHARITIES
See where you’ll be running!
10 HALF MARATHON START LINE MAP Venue map for the Half Marathon
11 FINISH LINE MAP Venue map of the finish line & festival
14 5K All the fun in a shorter distance!
16 MILE ON THE SAND Nothing is better than a beach party on the sand!
Our local experts provide some must sees
48 OFFICIAL SPONSORS
28 HEADLINER Get ready to ROCK with Sheryl Crow
30 COURSE BANDS See who will be rockin’ on the course and where!
32 RACE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT Other events going on in town to fill your weekend!
WRITERS: Madora Mak, Elisa Hoffman, PHOTOGRAPHERS: Victah Sailor, Paul Nestor, Ryan Bethke, Virginia Beach CVB GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Joel M. Young
SePteMBeR 5-6, 2015 | lABoR DAY WeekeND
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Dear Friends, On your mark. Get set. ROCK and ROLL! We’re pleased to welcome you to the 2015 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon! As title sponsor, we couldn’t be more excited to rock Virginia Beach with you this year. On behalf of our entire company, we would like to thank you for being a part of it. This Labor Day weekend is sure to bring plenty of outdoor fun, a good dose of health and of course, great music – something that we believe truly inspires motion! So, let’s get moving and experience Virginia Beach from the streets, the sand and the boardwalk with thousands of other rock-star runners – each with a unique and amazing story to tell about their journey. And what better way to celebrate health than being part of an event that perfectly pairs wellness and fun? As a company that’s committed to making it easy for people to achieve their best health, we’re lacing up our shoes and joining you from the start line, all the way through to the last mile. In fact, this weekend, more than a hundred of our associates will join in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, whether running or volunteering! We’re excited to see you on the course and if you’re a fellow runner, ask your friends and family to send you motivational messages that we will display on the course to help you finish strong. Or, if you have friends and
family running, keep them inspired by sending a cheer from afar. Go to HumanaVitalityCheerSquad.com to make some noise and give a virtual high-five during Humana’s “Inspiration Mile” (Mile 12.0 to 13.0). Again, our sincere thanks to each of you for joining us, we hope you leave feeling inspired by the joy of running and great music as a way to help you #RockYourHealth! Here’s to a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration, standing ovations and personal bests! Sincerely,
Bruce Broussard President and Chief Executive Officer Humana Inc.
Neil Steefens Market VP, Richmond VA
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Schedule of Events
viRGiniA BEAcH SEt LiSt HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA FRIDAY, SEPT. 4TH
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm SATURDAY, SEPT. 5TH
MILE ON THE SAND
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5TH Start & Finish Line: Oceanfront at 19th Street
Start Time: 8:30 am Finish Line Festival:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
RACE-DAY EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6TH HALF MARATHON & 5K Start Line: The Virginia Beach Convention Center (1000 19th St.)
Wheelchair Start: 6:50 am Half & 5k Start: 7:00 am
FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL
Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.
7:00 AM TO 12:00 PM Boardwalk at 17th Street
POST RACE CONCERT*
DOORS OPEN 6:00 PM 5th Street & Atlantic Ave. (Oceanfront) Opening Act - PHIL VASSAR
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Intermission: Awards Ceremony
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm SHERYL CROW
9:15 pm - 10:45 pm *Timeline is subject to change
RACE RESULTS Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 PM PST. 6
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TIP #1 Enjoy the festival and your achievement! Don’t forget to grab your free Michelob ULTRA, and rock out to Sheryl Crow at the Oceanfront!
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oFFiciAL Rock ‘n’ RoLL viRGiniA BEAcH 5k Get a taste of what Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach is all about. Feel the excitement of 13.1 miles in an official 5K distance. Experience the thrill of live bands and cheer teams on the course and get rewarded with a medal and entry to the American Music Festival Sunday Night concert upon finish. Date: Sunday, September 6, 2015 Time: 7:00am Distance: Certified 5K (3.1 Miles)
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MILE ON THE SAND
MiLE on tHE SAnd REtuRnS! Race weekend kicks off at the Saturday Mile on the Sand fun run. Saturday’s Mile on the Sand is a race full of sand, surf and smiles. Warm up your race legs for Sunday and get your family and friends in on the Running Festival weekend action when you dig your toes (or running shoes) into the sand to take part in the Mile on the Sand. All runners will receive a unique participant towel, one of a kind finisher’s medal, and a post race oceanfront finisher’s festival with music and 1 complimentary participant beer (age 21+). Run on Saturday and Sunday to earn the exclusive Virginia Beach Remix Challenge medal!
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 8:30 am 8:00 am – 10:00 am On the beach out front of 19th St.
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LOVE YOUR SPORTS BRA? YOU SHOULD. THE BRA YOU DESERVE IS HERE.
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START LINE: Half Marathon & 5k: Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: Boardwalk at 17th Street, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
TRACK YOUR RUNNER
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BAND STATIONS
PLAN YOUR FAMILY REUNION
Enjoy stunning scenery while watching your runner rock Virginia Beach. Keep an eye out for your runner while hanging out at the numerous shops, restaurants and bars on the famous Virginia Beach boardwalk!
Check out the course band lineup on pages 30-31. With 14 band stages and over 20 local bands to choose from, it’s a free, fun and festive spot to hang out while waiting for your rock star to pass by.
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Celebrate and unwind with your friends and family after they cross the finish line at the Finish Line Festival! Dip your feet in the water, take in the oceanfront view, and rock out to live music while enjoying a frosty beverage from the beer garden.
With 16,000 finishers expected, it is very important to discuss a post-race reunion plan with your runner before the race. Designated alphabetical signs will be posted in the Family Reunion area at the Finish Line Festival.
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GEttinG to tHE StARt & FiniSH LinE PARTICIPANT PARKING & DROP OFF For detailed information, please refer to the Parking & Transportation documents you have been emailed and on the Event Details page of our website. runrocknroll.competitor.com/ virginia-beach
TO THE START LINE
The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach™ Half Marathon and 5K Start Line is located on 19th Street in front of the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The Finish Line is on the Boardwalk at 13th Street. The Start and the Finish are approximately one & one and a half miles apart with a course that is very spectator friendly. There will be no race day parking at either location. Read below to review your race day transportation options. 22
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STAYING AT THE OCEANFRONT
Hop on any one of the free shuttles headed to the start line at the Convention Center conveniently departing from 6 different stops along Atlantic Ave. between 4:30am – 6:00am located at: 11th St., 19th St., 28th St., 33rd St., 40th St., and 57th St. Roads will begin closing at 6am.
DRIVING A CAR
If driving and parking a car is necessary, we have free parking available at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre (Farm Bureau Live) where we will have shuttles for both runners and spectators to the start line between 4:30am -6:00am. Expect about 20 min shuttle drive from the Amphitheatre to the start area.
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RUNNER DROP OFF
If you are being dropped off at the Start, the drop off zone is located at the Virginia Beach Visitors Center at 2100 Parks Avenue. Participants and spectators may be dropped here for a short walk to the Start Line. After drop off, cars can park in the parking lots indicated on the diagram or other smaller private lots in the area as well. Be advised that these are pay parking lots and typically charge $8 to $10 or more. If you choose this option, be prepared to arrive early as parking in these lots is very limited.
FROM THE FINISH
Return shuttle busses for both runners and spectators will operate from the finish between 8:30am -12:30pm
1. The Oceanfront hotels up Atlantic Avenue to the northern resort hotel stops used on the early morning route. 2. The Amphitheatre Be advised there is no shuttle bus service back to the start.
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Explore Virginia Beach
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Experience soft sand, fresh air, and the invigorating sound of rolling waves as you travel through Virginia Beach. This coastal gem gives ‘summer vacation’ a new meaning as you dis-
cover the stunning scenery and embrace the unique culture that only Virginia Beach can provide. Soak up the spectacular sights, sounds, and sun during your visit to Virginia Beach!
Explore Virginia Beach THE BOARDWALK
The famous three-mile stretch of concrete borders the Virginia Beach shoreline offering an array of entertainment. Perfect for all activities under the sun, don’t miss this iconic feature! THE TOWN CENTER OF VIRGINIA BEACH The Town Center has changed the skyline of Virginia Beach with office buildings, luxury apartments, business-class hotels, and national, best-in-category retail and restaurants. Meander the tree-lined streets at The Town Center of Virginia Beach a great place to Shop, Dine, Live, Play and Stay!
THE CAPE HENRY LIGHTHOUSE The first government constructed lighthouse, built in 1792, has guarded the shores of Chesapeak Bay for ages. Enjoy a trip to the top of the lighthouse for a stunning 360-degree view of the Virginia Beach coast! VIRGINIA AQUARIUM Home to more than 12,000 animals representing over 700 species, this aquarium contains over 800,000 US gallons of fresh and saltwater displays. Make sure to check out the Bay and Ocean Pavilion, showing the forces that shaped the Virginia coastline. VIRGINIA BEACH NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Virginia Beach National opened in May of 1999 as the premier public golf course in the Tidewater Area. The course has challenged some of the best players in the world in past years as host of the NATIONWIDE TOUR’s Virginia Beach Open. SePteMBeR 5-6, 2015 | lABoR DAY WeekeND
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Headliner SHERYL CROW
GEt REAdY to Rock WitH SHERYL cRoW After you run the streets of Virginia Beach on September 6, celebrate your finish by rocking out to Sheryl Crow at the Finish Line Festival! Did we mention the concert is on the beach? Don’t forget, your half marathon race bib is your entry ticket to all performances at the three-day American Music Festival. *Tickets are $20 advance & $25 day of show for all Main Stage concerts. Visit www.beachstreetusa.com for a full weekend concert lineup and to purchase tickets.
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STAGE
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Stage #1
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19th St & Arctic Ave.
Stage #2
1.7
25th St & Atlantic Ave.
Stage #3
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Atlantic Ave at 14th St. (Legends Walk Gazebo)
Stage #4
3.4
Stage #5
5.2
Stage #5
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Ricky & The Sportsters
6:50am - 8:25am
Joe Gosman
6:55am - 8:40am
Lewis McGehee
7:00am - 8:50am
General Booth Blvd. at Harbor Point
Rellen
7:20am - 9:30am
General Booth Blvd. at Birdneck Rd.
Academy of Rock
7:00am - 9:00am
General Booth Blvd. at Birdneck Rd.
School of Rock
9:00am - 11:15am
Stage #6
6.8
General Booth Blvd. at KOA Campground
J & The Band
7:15am - 9:30am
Stage #7
8.2
Prosperity Road near KOA rear entrance
Evan Button & Co
7:15am - 10:00am
Stage #8
8.9
Birdneck Rd. inside Base Back Gate
Romance
7:20am - 10:15am
Stage #9
9.7
D St. & Warehouse Rd. (base)
Jumbo Rollers
7:25am - 9:20am
D St. & Warehouse Rd. (base)
The Muddy Gems
9:20am - 11:00am
Jefferson Ave & Headquarter Rd.(base)
Broke by Sunday
7:30am - 9:00am
Jefferson Ave & Headquarter Rd.(base)
Tiki Bar Band
9:00am - 11:15am
Stage #9 Stage #10
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Stage #10 Stage #11
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Stage #11 Stage #12
11.4
Stage #12 Stage #13
12.3
Stage #13
General Booth Blvd at Aquarium East Parking
Kaboombox
7:35am - 9:15am
General Booth Blvd at Aquarium East Parking
Divine Intervention
9:15am - 11:30am
General Booth Blvd South of Grace Ave.
Red Stapler
9:25am - 12:00pm
General Booth Blvd South of Grace Ave.
Nature's Child
7:35am - 9:25am
2nd St./Atlantic Ave.
User Friendly
7:40am - 9:45am
2nd St./Atlantic Ave.
Childz Play
9:45am - 12:00pm
7th St. Stage Boardwalk
Cover This
7:40am - 9:45am
Stage #14
7th St.Stage Boardwalk
Sol Libre
9:45am - 12:00pm
Finish Line
18th Street on the Beach
Audio Affair
7:30am - 10:30am
Finish Line
18th Street on the Beach
Little Country
10:30am - 1:00pm
Stage #14
12.7
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Race Weekend Entertainment
3 dAYS oF BEAcHFRont concERtS! If you’re in town for the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, you are also lucky enough to be in the heart of the largest outdoor concert event on the East Coast. The 22nd annual American Music Festival hosts live music over a 3 day span on the Virginia Beach oceanfront! This year flood the beach to listen to the sounds of rock, country, blues, jazz and R&B with popular headliner acts Sheryl Crow, Steve Miller Band, Rebelution, The Wailers and G. Love & Special Sauce.
ALL HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FREE ENTRY ALL WEEKEND WITH RACE BIB. 5k runners receive free entry into the Sunday night concert with race bib and Mile on the Sand participants will need to purchase tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, the Health & Fitness Expo, or at the box office during festival hours on Atlantic Ave. and 6th St. *Tickets are $20 advance & $25 day of show for all Main Stage concerts. Visit www.beachstreetusa.com for a full weekend concert lineup and to purchase tickets. 32
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AMERicAn MuSic FEStivAL LinE uP FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • 5th St. Main Stage • 17th St. Park • 24th St. Park • 31st St. Park
Race Weekend Entertainment
7:00pm – Steve Miller Band 7:30pm – Restless Heart & The Davisson Brothers 7:30pm – Chester Benton’s Motown Review 7:30pm – Fuel & Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • 5th St. Main Stage: • • • • • •
7:00pm – Rebelution, The Wailers & G. Love & Special Sauce 12th St. Stage 6:30pm – The Buddha Council 17th St. Park 7:30pm – Spyro Gyra 19th St. Stage 6:30pm – Ray Meeks Band 24th St. Park 8:00pm – Imagination Movers (family show) 27th St. Boardwalk Stage 6:30pm – Kasey Rae Band 31st St. Park 7:30pm – Lonestar & Logan Brill
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 5th St. Main Stage
7:00pm | Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Headliner Concert - Opening: Phil Vassar - HEADLINER: SHERYL CROW
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Running Trails
Hit tHE tRAiLS Seeking to explore Virginia Beach through the eyes of a runner? Well, you’re in luck! Virginia Beach has over 100 miles of trails that offer a variety surfaces and distances. Here are a couple of our favorites:
THE BOARDWALK
Looking for an easy running route just steps from your hotel? The Boardwalk at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront offers just over 5 miles from start to finish, spectacular views, a wide concrete path and plenty of water stops along the way. You can practice your finish line strut at 13th Street where the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon ends.
CAPE HENRY TRAIL
Want a more off-road experience? Try the Cape Henry Trail at First Landing State Park. This wide, packed-earth trail can take you through a half-marathon if you run it out and back. Experience the serenity and sites of trail running without some of the hazards. Start at the trail center at the north end of the park. Trying to run a few more before you take off? Visit www.vbgov.com/parks • for additional trails! 34
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Race Day Checklist
The final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.
—By Matt Fitzgerald
every race.
48:00 | DO A SHORT, FAST WORKOUT
For example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.
47:00 | START CARBO-LOADING
Be sure to consume high-carb foods and beverages at every meal.
31:00 | GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Getting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.
22:00 | DO A SHORT, EASY WORKOUT It relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.
21:00-10:00 | KEEP CARBO-LOADING
Maintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.
20:00 | GET YOUR GEAR TOGETHER
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18:00 | PLAN FOR RACE MORNING
Make a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue
3:00 | WAKE UP EARLY
Set an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.
2:45 | EAT YOUR PRE-RACE MEAL
It is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.
2:15 | MAKE SURE YOUR GEAR IS READY
Go through your gear checklist one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.
0:30 | WARM UP THOROUGHLY
Start your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.
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Respect the Distance
RX to Rock
ADVICE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.
For many of you, this will be your first half marathon. Whether this is your first or fiftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle! Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.
TRAIN
HYDRATE
SALT
PLEASE
It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance you’ve chosen to walk or run. There are many different training programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race distance several times during your training period. If not, slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.
If you have not calculated your fluid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure you don’t under or over-hydrate. The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientific, limit fluid intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.
Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood] sodium level. This will not only affect your performance, it may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to quench your thirst, or follow your preplanned schedule.
Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have, medications you are taking or allergies to medications is extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all of our athletes like Rock Stars.
If you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day. We would be happy to assist you. Have fun, be smart, and stay within your limits. In other words, Rock On… 40
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Join tHE RAcE cREW! 16,000 + PARTICIPANTS = 1,000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
More feet in the streets require more helping hands from the fans. If your friends or family are coming out to watch you run or walk, tell them to support you and join the Race Crew! Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday through Sunday of race week; both individuals and groups of all sizes are needed. For more information, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/VirginiaBeach/volunteer or stop by Volunteer Check In at the Health & Fitness Expo during race weekend for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us ROCK Virginia Beach! #RnRRaceCrew
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Official Charities
Running across the finish line is an amazing personal accomplishment. Give your race even more meaning, by joining a charity training program from one of our Preferred or Official training partners! Make an impact while training with new friends that will last a lifetime. RunRocknRoll.com
Imagine a race where hope marks the finish line. Make it a reality when you run as a St. Jude Hero to support the lifesaving work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. St. Jude has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from our research. And no family ever pays St. Jude for anything. AS A ST. JUDE HERO, YOU’LL CROSS THE FINISH LINE KNOWING THAT YOU TRULY RUN FOR A REASON. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A ST. JUDE HERO www.heroes.stjude.org • Nicole.DiSturco@stjude.org • 602 385 0480
BRKTHRU We find new ways to raise awareness, increase outreach and facilitate collaboration in an effort to promote mental fitness. Website: www.brkthru.net Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation Eastern Virginia Medical School is an academic medical center dedicated to improving the health of our community. Website: evms.edu Move for Hunger Move For Hunger works with the relocation industry to help deliver unwanted food to our local food banks. Website: moveforhunger.org/ about-our-race-team Team CRNAs Rock! Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists running while raising money and awareness for People in Need. Training special runners to succeed in life. Website: pinministry.org
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