East Nashville Tomato 5K 2009
Camels with a Cause has picked up the pace for the second initiative of 2009—our walk has now turned into a run for the 4th Annual East Nashville Tomato 5K. Teaming up with the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA in East Nashville, Camels with a Cause is raising awareness and funds for the YMCA’s We Build People campaign. The East Nashville Tomato 5K will occur Saturday, August 8, 2009, at East Nashville’s Five Points, on the corner of South 11th Street and Woodland Street.
We Build People
A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping persons grow in spirit, mind and body. —YMCA Mission
The YMCA has a mission to not turn anyone away due to an inability to pay—the We Build People campaign makes this mission possible. Through this campaign, the YMCA has been able to help people grow in spirit, mind and body. With the funds raised, people who would not otherwise have been able to afford a membership with the YMCA have the opportunity to experience everything the organization has to offer.
All funds raised by the East Nashville Tomato 5K directly benefit the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA’s We Build People campaign and programs such as: Y-CAP, Urban Services Youth Development Center, membership assistance, Restore Ministries Fun Company, DiabetesSmart, ABC (After Breast Cancer), swim lessons, Christian Emphasis, and the USSAA program. To learn more about the We Build People campaign, click here.
Ketchup Already!
Last year, more than 500 runners participated in the East Nashville Tomato 5K—so double-knot your shoes and start running, because this year we are looking to double that number.
The 5K race begins at 7:30 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2009, just before the parade of the Tomato Arts Festival. There will also be a 1K Kids' Fun Run for children 8 and under starting at 7:00 AM. Registration for the run ends on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Don’t wait to sign up. The last runner in is a rotten tomato!
Check out the complete list of sponsors.
In the News
850 Runners Do “The Tomato” for Charity
August 19, 2009
East Nashville Tomato 5K Results
August 8, 2009
What Do You Get When You Mix a Bunch of Camels and Tomatoes?
Press Release
July 1, 2009
Camels in Training
Camels in Training, a herd of five fitness enthusiasts, are ready to help everyone get in shape for the East Nashville Tomato 5K! Led by Chip Camel, the group recently completed an ‘80s-inspired workout routine. To check it out for yourself, click the links below!
Part 1: Warm-up and Stretching
Part 2: Cardio
Part 3: Agility
What:
4th Annual East Nashville Tomato 5K
When:
Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Who:
cj Advertising with Camels with a Cause and the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA in East Nashville
Why:
Raise awareness and funds for the YMCA’s We Build People campaign—100% of the proceeds go directly to the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA
Tomato 5K Top Sponsors:
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