The Harrigan Foundation Announces First Annual Run to the Rescue 5K Run; Sponsored by Palm Partners and Palm Health Care

Delray Beach, FL, January 7, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Runners, walkers and volunteers… take your mark and run to the rescue!

​On February 6th, 2016, The Harrigan Foundation is hosting a Run to the Rescue 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk to help First Responders who suffer from addiction and/or trauma disorders. The event is sponsored by Palm Partners and Palm Health Care. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. at 340 South Ocean Blvd. in Delray Beach, FL. The run is slated to be an annual event.

"These heroes have already done so much for us, and it is a chance for a call to action in order to give back."

Doris Harrigan, Foundation Director

Honoring the great deal of devotion, sacrifice and compassion it takes to become one of these every day heroes, The Harrigan Foundation has devoted itself to honoring the valiant individuals who work tirelessly to protect life and liberty.

This includes the amazing and courageous men and women who serve as:

• Firefighters
• Police Officers
• Military Officials
• EMT’s

“These heroes have already done so much for us, and it is a chance for a call to action in order to give back,” Foundation Director Doris Harrigan said.

Sponsor a Hero

The Run to the Rescue 5K/1 mile walk will be a fun and exciting way to help raise money to fund the Palm Healthcare scholarship program in order to sponsor any treatment our First Responders may need.

Sponsors and supporters for the race currently include Palm Healthcare, Beach.com, SC Advertising, Printer’s Choice, Inc., Aqua Springs Water & Coffee and Royal Life Centers:

http://harriganfoundation.com/  - The Harrigan Foundation

http://palmhealthcarefamily.com – Palm Healthcare

http://palmpartners.com – Palm Partners

http://www.aquaspringswc.com/ - Aqua Springs

http://beach.com – Beach.com

http://www.printerschoicedelray.com/ - Printer’s Choice

http://www.scadvertising.com/ - SC Advertising

The race is set to begin at Anchor Park in Delray Beach, Florida at 340 South Ocean Blvd. Starting whistle will be sounding off at 7:00AM with walkers following shortly after.

The Run to the Rescue 5K Event Details

Time: 7:00AM EST- 9:00AM EST
Price of Admission: $30 (price increases December 31, 2015 at 11:59PM EST)
The Run to the Rescue 1 Mile Walk

Time: 7:15AM EST- 9:00AM EST
Price of Admission: $10 (Registration ends February 1, 2016 at 11:59PM EST)
Volunteer Work

Time: 6:00AM EST- 9:00AM EST
Price of Admission: FREE (Registration ends February 1, 2016 at 11:59PM EST)

For those who are not interested in running, there is still an opportunity to participate in the event and show support through volunteer activities. The 5K will be a timed run through AccuChip, while all people interested in walking the race are encouraged to bring their children.

There will also be snacks and refreshments before and after for all those who become part of this awesome experience with us. An award ceremony to celebrate those who came to compete will be held immediately following the race.

For more information or to register, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DelrayBeach/HFRuntotheRescue5K and take part in this inspiring event to help change the lives of the remarkable and courageous men and women who work every day to save lives.

For additional questions, please contact Laura Kerbyson, Media Manager at Palm Health Care at (561) 921-6126 or by email at [email protected].

Harrigan Foundation, Inc. is a public charity under 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Our Federal ID # 30-0551878.  Contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law.  No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.

Contact Information

Laura Kerbyson
Media Manager
Palm Health Care
(561) 921 – 6126
Email: [email protected]

Registration Web Site: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DelrayBeach/HFRuntotheRescue5K

Harrigan Foundation Web Site: http://harriganfoundation.com/

Palm Health Care Web Site: http://palmhealthcare.com/