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ACUMEN SOLUTIONS JINGLE ALL THE WAY 10K TO SUPPORT THE SEED FOUNDATION FOR THE SECOND YEAR
CAPITAL RUNNING COMPANY AND ACUMEN SOLUTIONS, INC. PARTNER
Vienna, VA, September 18, 2006
Acumen Solutions, Inc. has once again partnered with Capital Running Company (CRC) for the Second Annual Acumen Solutions Jingle All the Way 10K to benefit The SEED Foundation. The SEED Foundation is the charity beneficiary for the second year in a row. Last year’s inaugural race had more than 1700 spirited participants registered. This year’s race will kick off at 8am on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in West Potomac Park. To celebrate the season of giving, local runners will be able to compete in five-year age groups ranging from 19 and under to 80 and above to raise money for charity.
Participants will “Jingle All the Way” as they make their way through the USATF-certified course. Registration is now open until December 10. Prices for registration begin at $20 and will increase as the race day approaches. Packet pickup/expo will be held on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th. All participants will receive a long-sleeved holiday t-shirt, jingle bells for their shoes, and be eligible for raffle prizes. Post-race food and entertainment will also be provided along with an awards ceremony to congratulate the winners.
For more information on the race, watch the Washington Running Report magazine or go to the sponsors’ websites at www.acumensolutions.com or www.runwashington.com
About The SEED School of Washington, D.C.
In 1998, The SEED Foundation established the nation's first urban public boarding school – The SEED School of Washington, D.C. The SEED School’s full-time, tuition-free boarding program is open to all rising 7th grade students in the District. Admission is determined randomly by a lottery that is held every June. All students live on campus, enabling them to benefit from an integrated curriculum that incorporates academic, extracurricular and life skills. The SEED School is located in the community, which increases parental involvement and reinforces SEED's mission of helping children by revitalizing inner cities. The Washington, D.C. program is firmly established and now serves as a national model for similar schools. For more information, please visit www.seedfoundation.com or call (202) 785-4123.
About Acumen Solutions
Right from the Start®. Acumen Solutions, Inc., a privately held company based in Vienna, Va., is a leading business and technology consulting firm that uses a focused, results-oriented approach to develop client-specific solutions. With offices across the U.S. and in Europe as well as vertical specialization in communications and media, financial services, technology, life sciences, consumer and commercial products and services, and public sector solutions, our clients include members of the Global 1000 and other emergent industry leaders. We have a dedicated Public Sector practice and hold a GSA Schedule to serve our Federal clients. Our blend of industry expertise, business insight and technology savvy makes us the premier choice to help organizations gain a competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.acumensolutions.com
About Capital Running Company
Capital Running Company has been producing races in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 25 years and publishes the Washington Running Report. For more information, please visit www.runwashington.com.
Contact:
Donita Prakash
703-600-4054