Community Kick Ball Challenge Set to Benefit Team Burnham for Medical Research
Friendly Competition to Act as Primary Fundraising Event
for Team Burnham Participants
(Orlando, FL) November 9, 2009 – Get out your tube socks, gather up your friends and bring your ‘A’ game to the First Annual Community Kick Ball Challenge Charity Tournament Presented by Avalon Park SOHO Office, Waterford Lakes Town Center and Insight Magazine. On December 12, 2009 Avalon Park will be transformed into the kick ball capital of East Orlando as 30 teams from around the community come together to play in a single-elimination style charity kick ball tournament to benefit Team Burnham for Medical Research.
Team Burnham consists of dozens of community members and business owners alike who come together to train for, raise money and compete in the Walt Disney World Half Marathon & Marathon in January. Funds raised by Team Burnham members will directly support disease research at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research. The institute is one of the anchors of the emerging life-sciences cluster dubbed “Medical City” located in Lake Nona. Collectively, the region is projected to have an economic impact in the neighborhood of $6.4 billion and generate nearly 26,000 jobs in the next 10 years, according to a recent study.
“This is one of several fundraisers we are organizing to benefit Team Burnham,” says Jennifer Thompson, president of Insight Marketing Group and creator of the Community Kick Ball Challenge. “My running partners and I are thrilled with the opportunity help raise funds that will be donated to cutting-edge cancer and diabetes research on our way to completing the 2010 Disney Marathon and 39 mile Goofy Challenge as part of Team Burnham.”
Kick ball teams may consist of up to 10 players with the stipulation that at least 20 percent of the team be female. Interested teams may register now through December 4 for $300; however, registration will close once 30 team slots are filled. For those interested in participating, visit www.InsightEastOrlando.com and click on the banner on top of the page.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more details and complete information, contact Jennifer Thompson directly at 321.228.9686.
About Insight Marketing Group
Insight Marketing Group (IMG) is Central Florida’s premier business development agency specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. With boutique services customized for each individual client, IMG provides a full range of strategic marketing, planning, business development, creative services and special events planning. IMG owns and operates a monthly print magazine, the consumer publication Insight Magazine. To learn more, visit http://www.InsightMG.com.
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