Horizon Services Sponsors Tour de Lance 5K Run/Walk – 8/18/10
Annual Wilmington Event Benefits LIVESTRONG Delaware and The Lance Armstrong Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(WILMINGTON, DE ; July 12, 2010) — Horizon Services, Inc. – the premier plumbing, heating and air conditioning services and installation company serving Delaware, Southeast Pennsylvania and Maryland — is pleased to announce that they will be the presenting sponsor of the 2010 Tour de Lance 5K Run/Walk, benefiting LIVESTRONG Delaware, part of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Founded by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, LIVESTRONG is a non-profit organization that fights to raise awareness for and improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Over the past 10 years, LIVESTRONG has raised millions of dollars to help cancer survivors and their families across the nation and around the world.
Now in its 6th year, the Tour de Lance has grown to be one of the region’s most-popular fundraising events, attracting runners and walkers from across the Delaware Valley and beyond. Money raised by the Tour de Lance will go to support LIVESTRONG’s programs and services in the region and nationally.
Horizon Services is not only sponsoring this year’s Tour de Lance event, many of its employees will be volunteering at the event and participating in the Run/Walk as part of Horizon Helps!, the company’s community service initiative.
“Horizon Services is extremely proud to have our name associated with the LIVESTRONG organization and this outstanding event,” said Mark Aitken, vice-president and co-owner of Horizon Services. “Chances are, all of us have someone we know who is battling or has been affected by cancer. The work that LIVESTRONG Delaware and the Lance Armstrong Foundation are doing is making a significant impact in the war on this horrible disease and helping people here in our own backyard meet the challenges of cancer. We encourage everyone throughout the Delaware Valley to take part in this great event and help out this worthwhile organization all year long.”
The 2010 Tour de Lance will take place along the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. All participants will receive a bundle of FREE GIFTS which include: a T-shirt, metal water bottle, USB flash drive, a ticket to see the Wilmington Blue Rocks and admission to a post-race party. Awards will be given to top finishers in a variety of categories. There will also be a FREE kids fun run for children age 7 and under. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
- Time: 6:30 PM (Registration at 5:00 PM. Kids fun run at 6:20 PM).
- Address: Dravo Plaza, Next to Blair Outlet Center on the Wilmington Riverfront
- Fees: $18 until Aug. 15th, $22 thereafter
For More Information and To Register:
About LIVESTRONG:
Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrongand based in Austin, Texas, LIVESTRONG fights for the 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. LIVESTRONG connects individuals to the support they need, leverages funding and resources to spur innovation and engages communities and leaders to drive social change. Known for the iconic yellow wristband, LIVESTRONG’s mission is to inspire and empower anyone affected by cancer. For more information, visit www.LIVESTRONG.org.
About Horizon Services, Inc.:
Horizon Services is the Delaware Valley’s leading plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drain cleaning and sewer & water line replacement services company, providing repair, maintenance, sales and installation to homeowners and businesses in Delaware (New Castle County, Kent County), Pennsylvania (Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, The Main Line) and Maryland (Cecil County). Horizon Services is headquartered in Wilmington, DE with additional offices in Exton, PA. Website: http://www.horizonservicesinc.com.
Media Contact:
Margaret Aitken
(302) 419-4334
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