Recruiting Sponsors for Georgia Southern’s ROTC Crawl, Walk, Run

November 30, 2012

Georgia Southern University’s Army ROTC will host its fourth annual “5K Crawl, Walk, Run” on April 20, 2013, to support Snacks for Soldiers, the Wounded Warrior Project, Yellow Ribbon campaign and more. The ROTC Eagle Battalion is inviting businesses to sign up as race sponsors to help them achieve their mission to help U.S. troops.

The one mile walk and 5K run have grown increasingly popular in the last four years. After hosting more than 500 people in last year’s “Crawl, Walk, Run,” organizers expect more than 700 participants in April and will also offer a 10K run for anyone wanting to tackle it. They believe the success is due to the continued support from generous sponsors.

“It is critical to have people support the run because it supports our soldiers at home and in Afghanistan,” said Major General Lesley C. Smith, a 1985 alumnus of Georgia Southern. “The soldiers believe what our nation stands for, and they’re proud to serve their nation. So, your support is greatly appreciated.”

Smith added the race sponsorships give companies the opportunity to be an advocate for our armed forces, reach potential customers and be involved in the Statesboro community.

There are six categories of sponsorships ranging from the $300 bronze level to the $3,000 title level. For more information about sponsorship opportunities for Georgia Southern’s “Crawl, Walk, Run,” please visithttp://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/supportforsoldiersrace.html or contact Colonel George Fredrick, Eagle Battalion Commander, at (912) 478-8048.

Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/ Research University founded in 1906 offers more than 120 degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University is of the Top 10 most popular universities in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, and is the top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.