Clarksville, TN – Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN accepted a donation from the Sango United Methodist Church (UMC) and its proceeds from the 2010 Scamper Road Race. Habitat for Humanity has been the beneficiary of the Sango UMC event for approximately 20 years.
“We confidently say that Sango UMC has helped lay the foundation for every home we’ve built since 1992 and we’ll be there supporting the 21st annual Sango United Methodist Church Sango Scamper Road Race,” states Jennifer Kready, Executive Director.
“We attend to provide support and participant’s information about our mission and ministry and how to support the ReStore. We feel participants will enjoy their run more when they know they’re doing it for Habitat,” explains Kready. “The morning of the event is electric. Runners, walkers, and strollers anxiously await their start time. The serious runners are in their minds, thinking strategy and time. The walkers dress up to show their Scamper spirit. The families who stroll make sure the kids are warm and ready to enjoy the outdoors. We really appreciate everyone who has the mind to wake up that early and accomplish their fitness goal, but also donate their time and money to Habitat. If I wasn’t here to man the table, I’d be walking with them.”
Theresa Ellis adds, “What makes the Samper Road Race truly unique are the homemade baked goods donated by church members as prizes. While runner medals are awarded for each age group, we’re convinced many runners return year after year for the special baked goods.”
The 2011 Scamper is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th. Entrants may pre-register online at active.com or at Sango United Methodist Church, 3301 Sango Road. Race day registration begins at 6:00am at Sango UMC. The 10K race begins at 7:00am and the 5K race begins at 8:30am. The one mile scenic stroll begins at 9:30am. The 10K and 5K courses are USATF Certified.
About Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN
Since 1992, Habitat has partnered with 75 qualified homeowners who invest sweat equity into building simple, decent and affordable housing to achieve homeownership through a twenty-year, zero-interest mortgage. Habitat collaborates with faith, civic, and business organizations who envision neighborhood revitalization through new home construction. Please contact the Affiliate office at 931.645.4222 or www.habitatmctn.org.
About Sango United Methodist Church
As part of the family of Christ, Sango United Methodist Church seeks to grow spiritually by living out the Word of God through faithful study, humble service, and sacred prayer. In order to live out this vision we commit ourselves to worship, teach, serve, nurture and witness. For more information, please contact 931.358.2552 or visit www.sangoumc.org
