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PCC'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL 5K
Like the health-focused non-profit organizations that came before us, the Primary Care Coalition saw our community's problem clearly: thousands of county residents lacked insurance and lived on salaries insufficient to access regular health care services. But we had a solution: a strong system that linked health care providers to the people they were in business to serve. Today, PCC connects thousands of the most vulnerable individuals and families to the health care system each year, in Montgomery County and beyond. Our mission is to improve the health of vulnerable individuals and families by building partnerships and strengthening system.
We help patients, we support providers, and we build systems to provide quality care and connect vital health services to our neighbors who need them most.
We're celebrating 30 years of making health happen by putting our best foot forward...literally. Join us and complete 5K your way: run, walk; alone, together; indoors, or out. Participate on your own schedule, so long as you complete the full distance between 6:00am on Black Friday (11/25) and 9:00pm on Giving Tuesday (11/29).
Get moving, in whatever way works for you. And bring your friends and family along, either as fitness buddies or sideline sponsors. Event proceeds will support health care for vulnerable individuals and families in Montgomery County and beyond.
Friday, November 25, 2022 -
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Thank you to our Anniversary Sponsor!
HOW IT WORKS
A virtual 5K run/walk can be run (or walked) from any location you choose at any time during the event period (Friday, November 25th through Tuesday, November 29th). You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill at the gym or on the track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself.
It's not a race but a journey, and we're measuring event success in the fun, friends, and funds we all bring along the way. Sign up today and start sharing event information with your friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I get a race T-Shirt?
A: No. Instead, you'll get a race beanie delivered to your door after the event, perfect for walks and runs in the winter weather. Plus, sizing is easier on hats.
Q: Do I have to run?
A: Absolutely not. You have to use your own two feet/prosthetics/wheelchair/etc.—whatever mechanism you use to move yourself around day to day. (Our IT director suggested using avatars, which is possibly the only "no" we've issued.)
Q: How much time do I have to complete the 5K?
A: You have basically 5 days to finish. You do not have to complete the entire distance in a single session. You just have to complete the entire distance between 6am on November 25th and 9pm on November 29th.
Q: How far is 5K anyway?
A: 3.1 miles. That's less than a third of the Sligo Creek Trail. 5K is also approximately 6,500-7,000 steps. You could simply challenge yourself to get that many steps while you're Black Friday shopping or enjoying time outside.
Still have questions? Please contact Kristine Gallagher Sargsyan at kristine_gallagher@primarycarecoalition.org or 301-628-3488.
Invite your family and friends
This is very much a more the merrier event. Ask your family and friends to run/walk along, especially if you're already planning to see each other after the Thanksgiving holiday. Those who really aren't interested in their own 5K can still participate by sponsoring yours. Win-win.
Schedule
November 25th, 6:00am
Official event kickoff via email and social media posts
November 27th, 12:00pm Halfway check-in with prize leaderboards
November 29th, 9:00pm
Event ends with a live countdown and results
Prize Categories
We don't need to know how fast your mile is (this is a safe space, after all), but there are things we want to celebrate. There are two prize categories: Total Impact and Total Fun.
Total Impact is all about fundraising goals, recognizing the individuals who:
1. Raised the most money
2. Signed up the most sponsors
Total Fun recognizes the individuals whose Facebook or Instagram posts inspire the most FOMO (fear of missing out) with:
1. The most scenic route
2. The best selfie/group selfie
3. The best video
4. The most creative post
* The winners of each category will receive prizes after completion of Virtual 5K race.
**Don't forget to tag PCC while sharing your Virtual 5K posts and use the hashtag "pcc30"
ABOUT PCC
Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals and families by building partnerships and strengthening systems. We partner with government agencies, 10 safety-net clinics, private providers, 6 hospitals, and other nonprofit service organizations to make health--not just health care--more accessible.
Questions?
Please contact Kristine Gallagher Sargsyan at kristine_gallagher@primarycarecoalition.org or 301-628-3488.
A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting the Primary Care Coalition at 8757 Georgia Avenue, 10th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 or 301-628-3405. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary.
Questions?
Please contact Kristine Gallagher Sargsyan at kristine_gallagher@primarycarecoalition.org or 301-628-3488.