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Kindness matters

AMAZING RACE  FOR CHARITY NETS OVER $23,000

6/1/2016

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Local charities just got a lot more change in their piggy banks. The Amazing Race for Charity  awarded more than $23,000 among twelve local charities on May 25.

The recipients included LifeStream Behavioral Center Foundation, Cornerstone Hospice, Boys & Girls Clubs, New Vision for Independence, Ruth House and others.


The group held the third annual Amazing Race for Charity last April.

"We challenge teams of two people on a five mile course across Eustis," said Race Director Tim Totten. "Along the way, they complete 20 or more challenges, all staffed by 300 volunteers from more than a dozen local charities."

"We are all volunteers," said Jill Baker, a board member and registered nurse.  "We do it because we love it and because there's such a satisfaction you get when you present this kind of money to local charities doing work right in own back yards."

For Mary Salter, who accepted an $800 check for her charity, Abracadabra Foundation, the race is a chance to share her organization's message and secure needed funding. 

"This impact of this event is greatly felt," says Mary, whose group seeks to impact the lives of economically- and social-challenged girls in area high schools. "We've already applied to volunteer for next year!"
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Eustis' 2017 race is scheduled for April 1, but charities hoping to benefit must turn in their applications before the June 10 deadline. Details can be found online at www.amazingraceforcharity.com 

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