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United Way of Northern NY Race Against Poverty Set
for September 28 in Watertown
Published: September 07, 2024
01:30 p.m.
By: Press Release from United Way of Northern NY
Race Against Poverty Returns to Downtown Watertown
United Way bringing back popular community event for
a great cause
WATERTOWN– Have you heard?
The race is on! The community is buzzing with excitement as the Race
Against Poverty returns on Saturday, September 28, proudly presented by SeaComm.
Race Against
Poverty is an exciting opportunity to support the community as participants
compete in an event loosely based on the Amazing Race TV show. Teams of two
work together to solve clues leading them to businesses in and around
Public Square where they complete challenges in a race for the finish.
This event is
more than just a fun competition – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful
impact in the lives of our neighbors. All proceeds
from the Race Against Poverty go directly to UWNNY’s Community Impact
programs, which provide essential support to individuals and families in
Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. Last year, programming sponsored
by UWNNY impacted over 32,000 individuals across the North Country – more
than half of whom were assisted with basic needs such as food, personal
care items, and transportation. This impact is only possible thanks to the
generosity of the local communities we serve, and fundraisers such as the
Race Against Poverty.
After the race,
join us at 210 Court St. for the after-party, featuring food, music,
raffle/silent auction, and the chance to share your race experiences with
fellow participants. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the day’s
achievements and unwind after the excitement!
Tickets are on
sale now! Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy a day of fun and philanthropy
– with a little healthy competition mixed in – all for a great cause.
Tickets are priced at $60 per team of two, which includes race
registration, event shirts for both participants, and access to the
after-party.
To learn more
about the event and purchase tickets, visit https://unitedway-nny.org/race-against-poverty/.
We hope to see you on September 28 as we Race Against Poverty!
Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, September 28
• Meeting Time: 9:30 AM Race
Start Time: 10 AM
• Location: Meeting and finishing
at 210 Court St., racing in and around Public Square
• After Party: 12 - 1 PM at 210
Court St.
Thank you to our
generous sponsors: SeaComm, Citizen
Advocates, Samaritan Medical Center, Bridgeview Real Estate, Morgia Wealth
Management, Watertown Local Development Corporation, Barrett Paving, Price
Chopper, Key Bank, Victory Promotions, Tunes 92.5, ABC50, NNY360 and 7
News.
For any questions
about the Race Against Poverty, please contact Rachel Burt, Director of
Marketing and Communications, at rachel.burt@unitedway-nny.org
or (315) 755-1421.
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