WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The PACU Foundation's Second Annual Flying
Colors Charity Fun Run achieved noteworthy success recently,
raising $11,167. Held at Forsyth
Country Day School in Lewisville,
N.C., a total of 127 runners and walkers of all ages
participated, with 19 sponsors and more than 40 volunteers
contributing to the event's success.
The Flying Colors Charity Fun Run is a community event that
includes a 1.5-mile and 5K fun run or
walk. Each participant received a commemorative event t-shirt,
which took on a tie-dye appearance by the end of each run. The
family-friendly atmosphere was enhanced with an assortment of
games, face painting and food trucks, making it a festive day for
all attendees. All proceeds will aid North Carolina residents overcoming financial
hardship.
"This year's overwhelming support and participation have been
truly heartwarming," said PACU Foundation's Fundraising Chair
Megan Brooks, the event organizer.
"We are thrilled to see our community come together to make a
tangible difference in the lives of those facing financial
challenges. The increase in funds raised from last year's
$4,000 to $11,167 this year, underscores the community's
growing support to our cause."
The Flying Colors Charity Fun Run began last year and has
quickly become a prized event, rising both in scale and impact. The
PACU Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to all participants,
volunteers and sponsors who contributed to this year's success.
The PACU Foundation is volunteer-driven, supported by Piedmont
Advantage Credit Union's employees. With no paid staff, since it
was founded in 2020, the PACU Foundation has raised and gifted
$69,000 to area charities to increase
their capacity to help North
Carolina residents in times of financial hardship.
As of May 31, 2024, 80 percent of
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union's employees have donated this year
to the PACU Foundation.
Brooks added, "The spirit of generosity and fun was unmistakable
throughout the day. We are incredibly grateful for the commitment
shown by everyone involved and look forward to continuing this
momentum into next year."
When Brooks isn't volunteering as the PACU Foundation's
Fundraising Chair, she is Piedmont Advantage Credit Union's
Curriculum Development Specialist in its Learning Department.
About the PACU Foundation
A 501(c)(3) charitable
organization, the PACU Foundation advances charitable giving to
support access to financial literacy, education and training and
disaster and emergency assistance for residents overcoming
financial hardship throughout the Triad and Charlotte communities.
For a list of supported charities in 2023, go to
www.pacufoundation.org.
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