FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marathon Runners & Partners Fund Another BIG Check for
Hemby Children's Hospital
Charlotte -- The 20th anniversary Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has even
more reasons to celebrate! The 2024 event has once again demonstrated its
commitment to community by raising $126,641 for Novant Health Hemby
Children's Hospital. This significant contribution pushes the event's total
donations to the hospital well beyond the half-million dollar mark since
the partnership began.
At a formal check presentation today, Tim Rhodes, RunCharlotte President
and Managing Partner of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, was
enthusiastic about the opportunity to write another big check. "This year's
fundraising success reaffirms our dedication to making meaningful change in
our community. The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is more than just a
running event; it's a powerful vehicle for doing greater good."
Includes pics and video, and interviews with: Tim Rhodes, Managing Partner
and Race Director, Novant Health Charlotte Marathon; and Amy McKinney,
Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Novant Health Presbyterian Medical
Center Foundation.
The November 16, 2024 event saw record-breaking participation, with nearly
9,600 athletes from all 50 states and 19 countries taking part in the
marathon, half marathon, relay, and 5K events. Again this year, runners had
the opportunity to fundraise through "Team Hemby." Participants and the
public were able to follow the hospital's impact through the "Meaningful
Miles" program, which highlighted the journeys of Novant Health Hemby
Children's Hospital patients.
"The Charlotte Marathon is a meaningful event for every athlete who tackles
the course, but it means even more to the patients and families served by
Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital," said Dr. Catherine Ohmstede,
Novant Health Children's Institute physician leader for the Greater
Charlotte region. "Last year alone we provided care for more than half a
million of these young patients. That's more than 500,000 children served
by Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital, and the funds raised through
the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon will have a profound impact on every
person who receives remarkable care within our children's hospital."
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon continues to be a cornerstone event on
Charlotte's running calendar, combining athletic achievement with community
impact. As the event looks ahead to its 21st year in 2025, organizers are
optimistic about further growing its contribution to pediatric healthcare
in the region.
For more information about the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon or to
register for the 2025 events, visit thecharlottemarathon.com.
About RunCharlotte and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
RunCharlotte is Charlotte's home for the resources, inspiration, and
experiences to guide runners of all paces. Since 2005, the Novant Health
Charlotte Marathon has capped the local road racing season. The event, its
participants, and partners have contributed more than $600,000 to support
programs at Novant Health's Hemby Children's Hospital.
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