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Miles for Mercy Community Challenge to Raise Money for Mercy Health Foundation


By LPGA


Photo by www.gabrielroux.com. Walmart NW Championship heroes presented


Arkansas by


P&G to rally community around virtual challenge supporting local healthcare


Ark. – Walmart NW Arkansas Championship


presented


ROGERS, by


P&G event officials recently announced that the annual 5k @ the LPGA, originally slated for June 20, will transform into Miles for Mercy in 2020. This virtual community challenge will support the


Mercy Health encouraged Foundation


and invite participants to run for healthcare are


track


heroes. Individuals to


miles


walked or run throughout June 15-20, with each mile submitted equaling a $1 donation to the Mercy Health Foundation, up to $15,000, courtesy of Procter &


Gamble. “The 5k @ the LPGA has long been one of our favorite events during LPGA Week. P&G is proud to support the virtual 5k to make a positive impact here in our Northwest Arkansas community,” said Mindy Sherwood, President, Procter & Gamble Walmart Global Customer Team. “We look forward to rallying the community for good, as we celebrate healthcare workers on the frontlines of this pandemic.” Individuals of all ages are invited to participate, and miles may be completed


route of choice. Upon registration, participants


on each participant’s will receive


access


to the Miles for Mercy Club on Strava to submit their miles. Miles logged in the Strava Club will be eligible to contribute to the overall donation total. In addition,


participants are encouraged to share their experiences and honor local healthcare workers on social media as part of the event’s #MilesforMercy social


media campaign. Similar


to previous years, local offices are encouraged to participate in the event’s Corporate Challenge. Local companies can compete for various awards including most participants, most total miles and most spirited team via social media. Only five individuals are needed to create a team and may include family


members lifestyle, of employees.


“One of the core missions of Mercy is to help promote a healthy and active


through events


such as the 5k @ the LPGA and now Miles for Mercy,” stated Martine Pollard, Mercy Executive Director, Community & Public


Relations. “Now more than ever, we are proud to also utilize this community event to support and recognize our local doctors, nurses and healthcare teams across the NW Arkansas region.” Interested individuals should register at www. Race-Wizard.com. Registration


is


$10 to receive a commemorative t-shirt for participation. Those who would like to forgo the t-shirt can register for free. Individuals also have the opportunity to make a direct donation to the Mercy Health Foundation upon registration. Participants


that regarding previously


registered for the 5k @ the LPGA on June 20 will be contacted directly and offered a full refund. Additional information


the Miles


for Mercy community challenge is available online at www.Race- Wizard.com.


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