Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause 8K Race to Benefit 13 Local Charities

Participants Can Elect to Support the Non-Profit Of Their Choice

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acumen Solutions, a leading business and technology consulting firm, will hold its Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause™ 8K on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Arlington, VA. Leveraging the runner’s charitable preferences, the proceeds of this unique race will benefit the following organizations that Acumen Solutions has supported throughout the year.

• Blue Ridge Assistance Dogs
• Boys & Girls Clubs – Alexandria – Olympic Branch
• Boys & Girls Clubs – Fairfax Branch
• BUILD Metro DC
• For Love of Children
• Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, Inc.
• Greenbrier Learning Center
• Heads Up D.C.
• Hope Rising
• National Fatherhood Initiative
• Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
• The Women’s Center
• United for DC

“We selected these 13 deserving charities to strengthen our commitment and impact on each organization, in addition to the support provided by our employees year round through our ongoing Board Leadership Program, Employee Service Days, and Pro Bono Projects,” said David Joubran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acumen Solutions. "Previously we sponsored the Jingle All the Way 10K Race to benefit a local foundation. This new race and format will allow us to create a bigger race with a significantly greater impact on the community. We are delighted to be the founders of the Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause™ and hope to see a good turn out from the charities, members of the community, our employees and our clients to make this race another successful contribution.”
Confirmed Race sponsors to date include:

• AtlasAdvancement
• Baird Automotive
• David Zadareky, Realtor
• Eventide Restaurant
• Official Media Sponsor: ABC 7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8
• The Meltzer Group
• NimbleFire
• Occasions Caterers
• RCN
• Rosenthal Nissan-Mazda Tysons Corner
• Schreffler Chiropractic
• Tallula Restaurant
• TMA List Brokerage and Management

Race Details:
Location: Arlington, VA
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Time: 8:00 AM
YouTube interviews with participating non-profits available here: http://www.youtube.com/user/AcumenSolutions

Race Fees:
$30 October 31
$35 on Race Day
The race will be on a fast out-and-back, flat course that begins and ends on North Quincy Street, near the intersection of Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, VA. The event is produced in partnership with Potomac River Running. Runners of all levels, as well as walkers are encouraged to participate.

 

For more detailed information and registration: Go to www.theraceforacause.com