Press Release - Fox Cities Marathon - 6/21/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Kimberly-Clark 
               Donates more than $70,000 to Local Charities

Appleton, Wis. (June 21, 2011) - More than $70,000 will help a number of 
Fox Valley charities, thanks to a donation from the Community First Fox 
Cities Marathon presented by Kimberly-Clark.  Supporting and giving to the 
community is an ongoing mission of the Marathon, which is a non-profit 
organization itself.

Organizations benefiting from the donation include:

-YMCA of the Fox Cities - Strong Kids Fund
-Fox Valley Technical College Foundation
-UW-Fox Valley Foundation
-City of Neenah Fun Run Program
-Pacesetters of the Fox Cities

This year, at least seven Fox Valley high schools will receive $1,000 
donations for their cross-country and track programs if they each provide 
at least 50 volunteers on race weekend.  In addition, St. Elizabeth 
Hospital and Appleton Medical Center will receive donations for their 
breast cancer education programs.

More than 8,000 participants are expected during the 21st annual weekend of 
events, set for September 16-18, 2011:

-Community First Fox Cities Marathon
-ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus Half Marathon
-Orthopedic and Sports Institute Relay Marathon 
-Time Warner Cable 5k Run/Walk
-Guardian Kids Fun Run
-Affinity Health and Wellness Expo

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Kimberly-Clark is a 
501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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